Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd
Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd are a delightful summer dessert, featuring a luscious honey custard filling paired with fresh strawberries and a zesty lemon curd. Nestled in a buttery tart crust, these treats are perfect for picnics, gatherings, or a sweet afternoon indulgence. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are bound to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water to form dough. Roll out and fit into tart pans; prick bottoms with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Whisk together eggs, honey, cream, and vanilla; pour into cooled tarts and bake for another 25-30 minutes until set but slightly wobbly.
- For lemon curd, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in beaten eggs until thickened.
- Pour lemon curd over cooled tarts and chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (90g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg