Blueberry Tart with Lemon Cream
Delight in the perfect combination of sweet blueberries and tangy lemon cream in this exquisite tart recipe, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
- For the lemon cream filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- For the topping:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Additional lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Shape it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and prick the bottom with a fork. Chill again for 10 minutes.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool.
- For the lemon cream filling, whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl until well combined.
- Pour the lemon cream filling into the cooled tart crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Allow the tart to cool completely, then top with fresh blueberries and garnish with additional lemon zest.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.