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Lemon and Blueberry Tart

Lemon and Blueberry Tart with Creamy Dreamy Filling

This Lemon and Blueberry Tart is a visually stunning dessert combining tart lemon filling and sweet blueberry puree.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Puree
  • 2 cups Blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Caster Sugar Granulated sugar can be used if needed
  • 1/2 cup Water
For the Pastry
  • 1 cup Plain Flour Or whole wheat for a wholesome twist
  • 1/4 cup Icing Sugar Powdered sugar works too
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Optional
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Or salted butter, adjusting salt
  • 1 large Egg Yolk For the pastry's structure
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 can Condensed Milk Evaporated milk can be a lighter option
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Ensure well combined
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh is irreplaceable
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • blender
  • Saucepan
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tart Tin
  • wire rack

Method
 

Prepare Blueberry Puree
  1. Blend fresh blueberries in a blender until smooth. Pour into a saucepan with caster sugar and water. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened into a syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Make Pastry
  1. Combine plain flour, icing sugar, ground ginger (if using), and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Add cold unsalted butter and process until resembling breadcrumbs. Mix in egg yolk and a splash of cold water until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes.
Roll Out Pastry
  1. Remove chilled dough and roll out on a floured surface to about 4mm thickness. Line a tart tin and trim excess pastry. Chill for another 10 minutes.
Blind Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with beans/rice. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove paper and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden.
Prepare Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
Assemble Tart
  1. Spread lemon filling into cooled tart shell. Swirl the cooled blueberry puree on top. Bake in preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 15 minutes.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Garnish with extra blueberries and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is very cold for flaky pastry. Don't skip chilling the dough to prevent shrinkage while baking. The tart should wobble slightly in the center when removed from the oven.

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