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Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd

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Ingredients

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For the Tart Shells:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp cold water

For the Honey Custard:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Lemon Curd:

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 23 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

For Assembly:

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Tart Shells

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dough: In a food processor, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and water, and pulse until dough forms.
  3. Chill: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Roll and Bake: Roll out the dough and press it into tart pans. Prick the bottoms with a fork and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.

Make the Honey Custard

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk together milk, honey, and cornstarch. Place over medium heat.
  2. Thicken Custard: Once warm, whisk in egg yolks. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  3. Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let cool slightly before transferring to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled.

Prepare the Lemon Curd

  1. Cook the Curd: In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and egg yolks. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
  2. Add Butter: Remove from heat and stir in butter pieces until melted and smooth.
  3. Cool: Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap touching the surface. Refrigerate until set.

Assemble the Tarts

  1. Fill Tart Shells: Spoon the chilled honey custard into the cooled tart shells, spreading evenly.
  2. Top with Lemon Curd: Add a dollop of lemon curd on top of the custard and gently spread.
  3. Garnish: Arrange fresh strawberry slices on top and add mint leaves for garnish if desired.

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