Strawberry & Lemon Curd Tart

During the summer, I grew a strawberry plant. I wanted to see if I could find a refreshing dessert that would cool me off and taste delicious. This was the one. It's making my mouth water just thinking about it!

ALR17 @cook_2706356

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Ingredients

10 mins

8 servings

5egg yolks
1/2 cupsugar
1/4 cupfresh lemon juice
1freshly grated zest of 2 lemons
6 tbspunsalted butter
1tart pastry for a 9-inch tart shell
4 cupstemmed strawberries
1/3 cupcurrant glaze

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Steps

10 mins

1

To make lemon curd, combine the egg yolks and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Whisk vigorously for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and zest and whisk for 1 minute more. Place over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened; don't let it become too hot or the yolks will scramble.
2

Remove from the heat and add the butter. Stir until smooth. Let it cool, stirring occasionally. There should be about 1 cup. Transfer this to a tightly capped jar and chill before assembling the tart.
3

Preheat an oven to 425°F Fahrenheit. Roll out the pastry and use to line a 9-inch tart pan. Bake the crust fully, until browned and crisp. Cool completely before filling.
4

Spread the lemon curd in the cooled tart shell. If the strawberries are large, slice each one lengthwise into 2 or 3 pieces. Arrange the strawberries on top of the lemon curd. Brush with the warm currant glaze. Serve the tart as soon as possible.