Description
This Tangy Passionfruit Curd Tart features a flaky phyllo pastry crust and a luscious passionfruit curd, creating a dessert that delights with every creamy, luscious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 sheets phyllo pastry
- 2.8 oz unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 fl oz passionfruit pulp (fresh or strained)
- 3.5 oz granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3.2 oz unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 8 fl oz heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Extra passionfruit pulp for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your 9-inch tart pan by greasing it lightly.
- Layer the phyllo pastry: Lay one sheet of phyllo in the pan and brush it generously with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar. Repeat this with the remaining sheets, rotating slightly.
- Trim the edges: Fold or trim the overhanging phyllo to form a neat crust.
- Blind bake the crust: Cover the phyllo with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 12 minutes, then remove weights and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the passionfruit curd: Whisk together the passionfruit pulp, granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and salt in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler, stirring until thickened (about 8 to 10 minutes).
- Incorporate the butter: Remove from heat and whisk in cubed butter until smooth. Let cool slightly before pouring into the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Whip the cream: When ready to serve, whip the chilled cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Serve with flair: Slice the tart gently and top with whipped cream, fresh mint, and passionfruit pulp if desired.
Notes
Consider using a pre-made tart shell for a quicker option. Feel free to substitute other fruits for the curd if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg