Description
This Lemon Blueberry Tart is a delightful dessert that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the sweet burst of blueberries, all encased in a buttery, flaky crust. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 large egg, for egg wash
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, pulsing until the dough just comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blind Bake the Crust: Line the tart crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment paper and bake for another 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly.
- Brush the crust with egg wash and bake for 2 minutes to seal. Set aside to cool completely.
- Make the Blueberry Filling: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the blueberries burst (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the blueberry filling into the cooled tart crust.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh blueberries and a dusting of powdered sugar (optional).
Notes
- For a richer crust, use all butter and ensure it’s very cold.
- If you don’t have a tart pan, a pie plate will work well.
- Adjust the sweetness of the filling to your preference.
- Fresh blueberries are recommended, but frozen can be used (thaw and drain excess liquid).
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g