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Lemon Tart with Blueberry Swirl

This lemon tart features a buttery shortcrust filled with silky lemon custard, topped with a glossy blueberry sauce for a delightful sweet-tart contrast.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For a gluten-free crust, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar Use superfine sugar for smoother crust.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened for easier mixing.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk Bring to room temperature before use.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice Use fresh for the brightest flavor.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar Regular granulated works fine.
  • 4 large eggs Bring to room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the Blueberry Sauce
  • 1 cups blueberries Frozen can be used without thawing.
  • 0.25 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar For the blueberry sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice For the blueberry sauce.

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut the softened butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs; stir in the egg yolk until a dough forms.
  4. Press the dough into the base and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove and cool slightly.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a clean bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. Pour the lemon mixture over the partially baked crust. Bake for another 20–25 minutes, until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Make the Blueberry Sauce
  1. Combine blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook until the berries burst and the sauce thickens slightly, about 6–8 minutes.
Assemble the Tart
  1. Allow the tart to cool to room temperature, then spoon or swirl the blueberry sauce over the top just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

For best results, chill the tart for at least 1 hour before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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