The blueberries at our grocery store are amazing right now. So plump! Here is a blueberry lemon tart recipe that I have been making for several years now along with a recent simple table setting where the flowers provide the “pop.”
Blueberry Lemon Tart
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/2 cup butter cut into chunks one stick
- 1 large egg separated
- 2 tbsp ice water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 5 lemons
- 1 lemon zested or more if you like really lemony
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pints berries for topping
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
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To make the pastry, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt together in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until the dough resembles cornmeal. Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water and pulse again until the dough pulls together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
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Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. I used a rectangular tart pan or use 10-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom. Roll the dough up onto the pin and lay it inside. Press the dough into the edges of the pan and fold the excess dough inside to reinforce the rim. Cover the tart pan with plastic wrap and put it into the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to rest.
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To bake the shell, heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Put the tart pan on a baking sheet and prick the bottom of the dough with a fork. Cover the shell with a piece of parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights. Lightly beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon water and brush it onto the bottom and sides of the tart shell; set aside to cool.
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Whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, cream, zest, and salt. Add the blueberries to the cooled tart shell. Put on the oven shelf and then and pour the filling over the blueberries. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The curd should jiggle slightly when done.
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Cool to room temperature, remove from the tart ring. Garnish berries and powdered sugar if desired and serve.
Tyler Florence also makes a very similar tart.
Simple Neutral Table With Colorful Flowers
The natural table runner is there most of the time. I added raffia placements that we got in Provence with white linen napkins and our everyday square plates.
Ribbon Napkin Rings With A Sprig of Lavender
The ribbon and lavender are simple touches to make guests feel special.
Bright Flowers As The Centerpiece
I brought these in from the coffee table for an easy arrangement.
Do you spot Chief in the photo?
Votives as the Secret Weapon
I always like to have votive candles on hand…they can quickly make things more festive. These votives are clean burning and smoke-free.
And that’s my Blueberry Lemon Tart and Simple Table setting tips!
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We have a new Project Design next week: Fall Fashion. I know it seems early, but the stores are already preparing…and so is Chief!
Sending peace and love. And I wish I could give you some of the Blueberry Lemon Tart to take home.
Mary Ann
I love your little touches like ribbon and lavender…as always your table looks lovely! And that tart! Yum!
Safe Travels and I bet there was NOT A BITE LEFT OVER with six at THE TABLE!
I DID SPY CHIEF before I read your words…………….THAT GUY GETS AROUND!
XX
Mary Ann,
This tart looks delicious and perfect for a dessert when entertaining. The table is so pretty, the view doesn’t hurt! 🙂
I think Chief wants a book deal “Where’s Chief?” Like the Where’s Waldo books, it’s sure to be a hit.
xo,
Karen
HAHA! I’m leaving him in SoCal for a while with the kids. He gets around.
Your tart is gorgeous. I make a similar lemon tart that I top with wild blackberries, so plentiful here in summer whereas blueberries cost an arm and a leg. The fruits are a perfect combination–the tartness of the lemon balances the sweetness of the blueberries or blackberries. Plus the color combination is stunning.
Your table settings are all so pretty and welcoming!
Yours sounds delicious!
Love the tart and the table is beautiful !
I wish I had a piece, but thanks for the recipe, I’ll try to make me one.
Hugs,
Fabby
Enjoy!
This tart sounds and looks amazing!!! I bought some blueberries really cheap at Sprouts yesterday, was going to freeze them for smoothies but hmmm maybe not?
Love the centerpiece and setting for the neutral background. (see my other comment on the baby shower lol)
Linda
This tart looks so elegant and refreshing! I did not see the ingredient cream listed, do you mind letting me know how much cream to add to the filling mixture? Thanks, I can’t wait to try it!
Carolyn, thanks so MUCH for catching that. I corrected it in the recipe. It’s funny as I actually had to make a special trip to the store for the cream.
I haven’t made your recipe before, but I definitely will. You know when you see something that makes your salivary glands into overdrive, well just looking at the photo made immediately activated mine!
And as always, your table setting is simple but beautiful. Now I want some striped placemats in natural and black!
That tart looks so yummy, and as you say, simply perfect for summer. I can’t wait to try it. And I love your beautiful table setting. That dining area of yours is so pretty and light filled, with a view to end all views. I’m having a dinner party this weekend so as usual, you’ve given me some great inspiration.