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Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Cur

Sweet Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Zesty Lemon Curd

Delight in these Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd, a perfect spring dessert featuring creamy custard, fresh strawberries, and zesty lemon.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour whole wheat can be used for a nutty twist
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt kosher salt can be used as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons sugar coconut sugar is a suitable substitute
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter use unsalted for better control over salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be used as an alternative
  • 2-4 tablespoons cold water ice-cold water helps achieve a flaky crust
For the Filling
  • 2 cups strawberries fresh is best, but frozen works too
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt Greek yogurt can create a thicker filling
  • 1/4 cup honey maple syrup can be used for a vegan option
  • 3 large eggs flax eggs can substitute for a vegan alternative
For the Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice fresh-squeezed is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest organic lemons are recommended
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter use plant-based butter for a vegan option
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt fine sea salt is acceptable

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • tart pans
  • pastry cutter
  • Whisk
  • parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Make the Lemon Curd
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarse salt. Whisk continuously until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Cook for 8-9 minutes until thickened, then cool and chill.
Prepare the Pie Dough
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until it resembles crumbs. Stir in vanilla and cold water until a dough forms. Chill the dough for 15-60 minutes. Roll out and line tart pans.
Pre-Bake the Crusts
  1. Place parchment over crusts and fill with weights or rice. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove weights and parchment to cool.
Assemble the Tarts
  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until frothy. Mix in honey and yogurt until smooth. Layer sliced strawberries in tart shells and pour custard filling over them.
Bake the Tarts
  1. Transfer tarts to oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until custard is set and crust is golden brown.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let tarts cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle cooled lemon curd over tarts and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow lemon curd to cool completely before drizzling on tarts. Use fresh fruits for best results and ensure dough is well-chilled for flakiness.

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