Lemon Curd Tart With Summer Berries And Berry Coulis-Whipped Cream

Serves: 4

Imelda VonRueden

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

61

Spice

45

Sweetness

52

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Water

1 cup

Sugar

Directions:

1

Place coulis artfully next to tart and berries

2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

3

For the tart shells: Combine the flour, butter and salt in a food processor and pulse until the butter is pea-size

4

Add the water and pulse just until the dough gathers together

5

Take the dough out and place on a lightly floured work surface

6

Work gently into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until well-chilled, about 1 hour

7

Take the dough out of the refrigerator and place on a lightly floured work surface

8

Divide into 8 equal portions

9

Roll each out into a circle to about 1/8-inch thickness, keeping the dough well-floured as you work

10

Then place each in its own tart mold and trim excess dough

11

Bake for 10 to12 minutes or until tart shells are lightly brown

12

Remove from molds and refrigerate tart shells while preparing the lemon curd

13

For the curd: In large bowl set over double boiler, place eggs, yolks, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and salt over simmering water

14

Whisk well

15

Add butter in pieces and stir over medium heat, being careful not to boil, until it is thickened or coats the back of a spoon

16

Cool

17

For the coulis: In a medium saucepan simmer berries, water and sugar for 10 minutes

18

Press through a fine mesh strainer and puree in a blender or food processor

19

Set aside some coulis for whipped cream, some for berries, and some for plating

20

To serve: Fill tart shells nearly full with chilled lemon curd and place on an oval plate

21

Toss fresh berries in coulis and place on tart and directly on the plate

22

Whip the cream, adding sugar and coulis to it, then place a dollop on each tart top

23

Bon Appetit!