Description
This Mango Curd Tart is a luscious dessert featuring a creamy, tangy mango curd nestled in a crisp tart shell, topped with whipped cream for an elegant finish. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon ice water (plus more if needed)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup mango purée (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of ice water. Pulse until the dough begins to come together. Add more water if necessary.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim the edges and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, sugar, mango purée, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth. Pour into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Once the tart shell is cooled, pour the mango curd into the shell and smooth the top. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Top the tart with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh or canned mango purée depending on availability.
- Make sure to constantly stir the curd while cooking to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Chill the tart well before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
