Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors with these delightful Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts topped with zesty Lemon Curd. A heavenly treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the tart shells:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
For the honey custard:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For assembly:
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare tart shells: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter, add water, press into tart pans, and bake until golden.
- Make the honey custard: Whisk together milk, egg yolks, honey, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, then cool.
- Assemble the tarts: Spoon lemon curd into tart shells, top with custard, arrange strawberries, and garnish with mint. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Tart shells and custard can be made a day ahead.
- Use a piping bag for a cleaner custard layer.
- For extra shine, brush strawberries with warmed apricot jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
