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Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd

Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd Bliss

Delightful Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd, a must-have spring dessert bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tarts
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 tsp Sea Salt Always use fine or coarse sea salt for best results.
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Can reduce sugar for a less sweet option.
  • 0.5 cups Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is preferred for best flavor.
  • 4-6 tbsp Cold Water Use ice-cold water for optimal dough consistency.
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Strawberries Any berries can be used, such as blueberries or raspberries.
  • 1 cup Vanilla Yogurt Use Greek yogurt for a thicker texture.
  • 0.25 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
  • 3 large Eggs Ensure room temperature for easiest mixing.
For the Lemon Curd
  • 0.5 cup Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used for a different flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Use fresh zest for best aroma and flavor.
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Salted butter can be used, but omit additional salt.
  • 0.25 tsp Coarse Salt Use sparingly to avoid overpowering flavors.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Tart Pans
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine unsalted butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarse salt. Whisk until bubbly and smooth. Gradually add room-temperature eggs while whisking continuously. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 8-9 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and sea salt. Cut the cubed butter into the mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs. Stir in pure vanilla extract and ice-cold water until a dough forms. Chill this dough for 15-60 minutes before rolling it out.
  3. Lightly press the chilled dough into tart pans, and prick the bottoms with a fork. Line each with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove the weights and allow the crusts to cool completely.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, and the remaining vanilla yogurt until smooth. Pour this over the fresh strawberries in the cooled crusts. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the custard is set and the crust turns golden brown.
  5. Once baked, let the tarts cool for about 5 minutes. Drizzle the freshly made lemon curd over the top right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh strawberries and high-quality yogurt for the best results. Allowing the dough to chill is crucial for a flaky crust. Monitor baking time closely and let the tarts cool before serving lemon curd.

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