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Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd

Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd for Spring Joy

Enjoy these Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd, a delightful spring dessert featuring creamy yogurt filling and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Flour Consider gluten-free flour for an alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for sugar-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Chilled and cubed.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
  • 3-4 tablespoons Cold Water Adjust based on dough consistency.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Strawberries Use seasonal fruit if preferred.
  • 1 cup Vanilla Yogurt Substitute with regular yogurt if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar A sugar alternative can work too.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted.
For the Lemon Curd
  • 3 large Eggs Substitutions could alter texture significantly.
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Consider coconut or alternative sugars.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Adjust juice quantity if zest isn’t available.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Swap for coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Salt

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • tart pans
  • plastic wrap
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarse salt. Whisk until the butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Gradually add eggs one at a time, whisking continuously for about 8-9 minutes until the curd thickens. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and sea salt. Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add vanilla and cold water gradually until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
  3. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out circles for the tart pans, press into the pans, line with parchment paper and fill with weights. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
  4. Whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla in another bowl until combined. Stir in honey yogurt until smooth. Place strawberries in cooled crusts, then pour custard mixture over them.
  5. Bake filled tarts for 30-35 minutes until custard is set and lightly golden. Cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before removing from pans.
  6. Drizzle cooled lemon curd over the tarts, refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill butter for a flaky crust. Watch the lemon curd for thickening. Allow cooling to enhance flavors. Substitute eggs for vegan options as needed. Experiment with fruits for variations.

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