Description
Delicate blueberry lemon thyme tarts dance with sophisticated French-inspired elegance, bringing garden-fresh herbs and summer fruit into perfect harmony. Mediterranean flavors blend seamlessly, promising a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor with each delicate, aromatic bite.
Ingredients
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Tart Shell:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 tsp salt
Filling:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Topping:
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft the tart shell by combining flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and incorporate into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and gently knead until the dough comes together, being careful not to overwork.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare tart pans by lightly greasing them.
- Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness and carefully line the tart pans, trimming excess edges.
- Prick the bottom of the shells with a fork and blind bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, thyme leaves, and lemon zest in a saucepan.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and berries soften.
- Remove the tart shells from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the warm blueberry mixture into the partially baked tart shells.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Dollop the whipped cream on top of the filled tarts.
- Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Achieve a flaky, tender crust by keeping butter ice-cold and handling the dough minimally to prevent gluten development.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring a similar texture and taste.
- Fresh thyme adds an unexpected herbal note, but dried thyme works perfectly when fresh isn’t available – use one-third the amount.
- Control the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels; for a less sweet version, reduce granulated sugar or use a sugar substitute like stevia.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg