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Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd

Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd

Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd, a perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These charming tarts feature a flaky pie crust filled with creamy yogurt-based custard, sweetened naturally with honey and topped with vibrant lemon curd. Ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, they not only look beautiful but also offer a lighter dessert option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Fresh strawberries add a burst of sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the tangy lemon topping, making every bite irresistible.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • Pinch of coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie crust by combining flour, salt, and sugar; cut in chilled butter until crumbly. Add vanilla and cold water to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough to fit tart pans; press into pans and prick bottoms.
  3. Bake crusts for 15–20 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
  4. Make custard by whisking together yogurt, honey, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into cooled crusts.
  5. Bake tarts for an additional 20–25 minutes until set; let cool.
  6. For lemon curd, combine eggs, lemon juice, sugar, zest, butter, and salt in a saucepan over low heat; stir until thickened (about 10 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  7. Drizzle lemon curd over cooled tarts before serving.
  • Author: Dahlia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Chill all ingredients to ensure a flaky crust. Experiment with different fruits like blueberries or raspberries for variety. Store tarts separately from lemon curd to maintain crispness.