Description
A buttery tart crust filled with silky lemon custard and topped with fresh berries. This elegant and refreshing dessert is perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tbsp ice water
Lemon Custard Filling:
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
- 2 tbsp apricot jam (for glaze)
- 1 tsp water (to thin the glaze)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold cubed butter until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and just enough ice water to bring the dough together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out and press into a tart pan. Prick the base with a fork. Blind bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes with pie weights, then 10 more minutes without. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the Lemon Custard: In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla extract. Strain through a mesh sieve for smoothness. Let cool slightly, then pour into the cooled crust. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Assemble and Garnish: Arrange fresh berries on top of the chilled custard. Warm the apricot jam with 1 tsp water until it becomes a glaze. Brush gently over the berries for a glossy finish. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
You can use other seasonal fruits like kiwi or mango. For extra tang, add a touch more lemon zest to the custard.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking + Stove-top
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg