Description
This Mango Curd Tart is bright, silky, and bursting with tropical flavor. A buttery crisp tart shell is filled with smooth homemade mango curd for a refreshing dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- For the Tart Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1–2 tbsp cold water (if needed)
- For the Mango Curd:
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh ripe mango blended smooth)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water as needed until dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick bottom with a fork.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk mango puree, sugar, eggs, and lemon/lime juice.
- Cook while stirring constantly until thickened (8–10 minutes). Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth and glossy.
- Pour curd into cooled crust and smooth top.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours until fully set before slicing.
Notes
- This tart is best served chilled.
- You can use store-bought mango puree if fresh mango is not available.
- Make sure to whisk constantly while cooking the curd to prevent it from curdling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mango Curd Tart