Description
This Mango Curd Tart is a delightful dessert featuring a crisp biscuit crust filled with smooth, tangy mango curd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups crushed biscuits or graham crackers
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1¼ cups mango purée
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 whole eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- Mango slices
- Mint leaves
- Toasted coconut
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Combine the crushed biscuits or graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, mixing thoroughly until the mixture has an even, sand-like texture suitable for pressing.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan, then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the crust turns lightly golden and sets, about 10-12 minutes. Remove and let it cool.
- Puree the mango until completely smooth to ensure a silky texture in the curd filling.
- In a saucepan over low heat, whisk together the mango purée, sugar, egg yolks, whole eggs, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to combine and begin cooking gently.
- Continuously whisk the mixture over low heat until it thickens into a glossy, custard-like consistency that coats the back of a spoon, ensuring it does not curdle or scramble.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, allowing it to melt fully into the curd, adding richness and a smooth finish.
- Pass the mango curd through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps for ultimate smoothness, then pour the curd into the cooled tart crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the tart for 3 to 4 hours (or until fully set) so the filling firms up nicely and the tart slices cleanly.
- Serve the tart cold, garnished with fresh mango slices, mint leaves, toasted coconut, and fresh berries to enhance presentation and flavor.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg