LEMON-CURD STRAWBERRY TART

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Categories     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Easter     Strawberry     Lemon     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 15

For lemon curd
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 large eggs, beaten lightly
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
For shell
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 pints small strawberries (about 18), hulled
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make lemon curd:
  • In a metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water cook sugar, butter, eggs, lemon juice, and zest, whisking frequently, until curd is thick enough to hold marks of whisk and the first bubble appears on surface, 12 to 15 minutes. Strain curd through a sieve into a bowl and cool. Chill curd, covered, until ready to use. Lemon curd may be made 1 week in advance and kept covered and chilled.
  • Make shell:
  • In a food processor pulse flour, confectioners' sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt until mixture resembles coarse meal. In a small bowl stir together sour cream, egg yolk, and vanilla until combined well and add to flour mixture. Process mixture until a ball of dough is formed. Shape dough into a thick disk and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • On a floured surface roll out dough 3/8 inch thick and cut on an 11-inch circle. Transfer dough with 2 spatulas to baking sheet. Crimp edge decoratively and chill dough 20 minutes.
  • Prick shell all over with a fork and bake in middle of oven until pale golden, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool shell completely on baking sheet on rack.
  • Assemble tart:
  • Spread lemon curd evenly on shell, leaving a 1-inch border, and arrange strawberries on it. The tart may be assembled up to this point 3 hours in advance and kept covered.
  • Whip cream and spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe rosettes of cream between strawberries and transfer tart to platter.

Saimoun Islam
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This tart is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Theresa Reading
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I've never made a tart before, but this recipe made it seem easy. I'm definitely going to try it.


Naveed's channel
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This tart is so delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Phoenix Thompson
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I'm allergic to strawberries. Can I substitute another fruit, like raspberries or blueberries?


Kafayat Lawal
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This tart is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor.


Christian Gonzalez
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tart turned out really runny. Any suggestions?


jordan mikeal junior
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


sleyn bryan
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I'm having a hard time finding fresh strawberries right now. Can I use frozen strawberries instead?


Aazee Azhar
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This tart is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to dig in.


Abdo LeMajestic
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The lemon curd filling is a bit too tart for my taste, but I love the strawberry topping.


TRUST WORTHY
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so proud of how my tart turned out!


Christine Mutua
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This tart is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, but still decadent enough to satisfy a sweet tooth.


hobis_ wifi7591
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different fruits, like raspberries and blueberries, and it's always delicious.


Inga Beck
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This tart was so easy to make and it turned out so impressive! My friends and family raved about it.


Sojib Sojib
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The crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the filling was divine! I'll definitely be making this tart again, but I'll use a different crust recipe.


J Cooks
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon curd, but this tart changed my mind. The balance between the tartness of the lemon and the sweetness of the strawberries was perfect.


Timothy Ofili
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This tart was a delightful explosion of flavors! The lemon curd was tangy and sweet, while the strawberries added a burst of freshness. The crust was buttery and flaky, providing the perfect base for the filling.