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Delicious Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts for Spring Celebrations

A light and refreshing dessert capturing the essence of spring with creamy custard and fresh strawberries.

  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Flour (gluten-free flour as a substitute)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier alternative)
  • 1/2 cup Butter (or margarine for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or vanilla bean paste)
  • 34 tablespoons Cold Water (or ice-cold milk)
  • 2 cups Strawberries (or blueberries/raspberries)
  • 1 cup Vanilla Yogurt (or plain/dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
  • 3 large Eggs (or chia seeds for egg substitute)
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (or salted butter)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tart Crust: In a bowl, mix flour, sea salt, and sugar. Add butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in vanilla and add cold water to form a dough. Press into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Bake the Crust: Blind bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Let cool.
  4. Make the Custard: Whisk yogurt, honey, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
  5. Fill the Tart: Pour custard into the cooled crust and arrange sliced strawberries on top.
  6. Bake Again: Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the custard is set and slightly golden.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Serve with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. You can prepare components a day in advance.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: strawberry tarts, custard tarts, spring dessert, baking, fresh fruit dessert