Lime Curd Tarts With Summer Berries

Lime Curd Tarts With Summer Berries
  • Author: Anonymous

Delight in the vibrant medley of summer berries nestled in a zesty lime curd, housed within delicate pastry shells. Each bite of these individual berry tarts offers a harmonious balance of citrusy notes and sweet berry flavors, all enhanced by a dollop of lightly whipped cream. Perfect for a sunny day treat or a charming dessert to share with loved ones.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 250g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
  • 140g butter , cut into small pieces
  • 85g caster sugar
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • juice 6-8 limes (about 175ml), zest of 3
  • 175g caster sugar
  • 200g butter , cut into small pieces
  • 3 large eggs , beaten
  • 750g summer berries , including small strawberries, redcurrants, raspberries and blueberries or blackberries
  • 300ml pot double cream
  • icing sugar , for dusting

Instructions

  • To make the pastry, tip the flour, butter and sugar into the bowl of a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. Add the egg and 1 tbsp cold water, and mix until the dough comes together. Turn out onto a sheet of cling film, wrap and chill for 20 mins.
  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface and line 8 individual 10cm tart tins. Set on a large baking sheet and chill again for 20 mins.
  • Line the pastry cases with baking parchment (paper muffin cases are perfect) and baking beans, and bake blind for 10 mins. Remove the paper and beans, and bake for a further 10 mins until golden brown and crisp. Trim the pastry edges using a small, sharp knife.
  • To make the lime curd, put the zest of 2 limes, all the juice, sugar and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the butter is melted.
  • Stir in the eggs and continue to gently cook until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour the curd carefully into the pastry cases and sprinkle with remaining lime zest. Leave to cool.
  • Prepare the fruits, halving the strawberries (if necessary) and mixing everything together. Whip the cream lightly. Set a tart on each plate with a spoonful of cream and heap of fruit on the side. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

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Cook Time

25M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 8

Nutrition

  • Calories: 806 calories
  • Fat Content: 59 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 36 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 61 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 40 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 8 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.8 milligram of sodium