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Blueberry Tartlets with Lime Curd

Blueberry Tartlets with Lime Curd is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk sugar and lime juice in heavy medium saucepan to blend.

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Blueberry Tartlets with Lime Curd
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Prep Time 26 mins
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Cook Time 60 mins
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Total Time 86 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~340 kcal
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Difficulty Levels Guide
  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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13 Items
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 30 Steps
01

Whisk sugar and lime juice in heavy medium saucepan to blend.

02

Whisk in yolks, then butter.

03

Cook over medium-low heat until thick, smooth, and just beginning to bubble, stirring constantly, about 8 minutes.

04

Remove from heat.

05

Mix in lime peel.

06

Transfer to small bowl.

07

Press plastic wrap onto surface of curd.

08

Refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 4 days ahead.

09

Keep refrigerated.).

10

Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor 5 seconds.

11

Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal.

12

Add 2 tablespoons cream and egg yolk.

13

Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form, adding more cream by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry.

14

Shape dough into log.

15

Cut crosswise into 8 equal rounds.

16

Press each round over bottom and up sides of 3 3/4x3/4-inch tartlet pan with removable bottom.

17

Pierce crusts with fork.

18

Chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

19

Place 1/2 cup berries and sugar in heavy small saucepan.

20

Using fork, mash berries coarsely.

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Cook mixture over medium heat until beginning to simmer, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

22

Using rubber spatula, push as much of mixture as possible through strainer set over medium bowl.

23

Mix remaining blueberries into strained berries.

24

Set topping aside.

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Preheat oven to 375°F.

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Bake tartlet crusts until lightly golden, pressing any bubbles with back of fork, about 15 minutes.

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Cool crusts completely on rack.

28

Spread curd in crusts.

29

Spoon blueberry topping over. (Can be prepared ahead.

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Let stand at room temperature up to 2 hours or refrigerate up to 1 day.).

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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