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Easy Lemon Blueberry Tart Recipe – Creamy, Fruity Dessert for Any Occasion

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There are 3 parts to this creamy lemon blueberry tart, and each is prepared separately before bringing them together. For best success, take your time and read through the recipe before starting.

  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 8-10

Ingredients

  • Blueberry Sauce: 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp lemon juice (or water), 1 cup (140g) fresh/frozen blueberries, 2 tsp sugar
  • Shortbread Crust: 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter melted, 1/4 cup (50g) sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • Filling: 1 (14 oz) can full-fat sweetened condensed milk, 6 Tbsp (90ml) lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 large egg yolk
  • Optional Garnishes: Lemon slices, blueberries, leftover blueberry sauce, whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Blueberry Sauce: Mix cornstarch and lemon juice until dissolved. Warm blueberries and sugar in saucepan 3 minutes, mashing occasionally. Stir in cornstarch mixture, cook 2 more minutes. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  3. Crust: Mix butter, sugar, vanilla, salt. Add flour, combine. Press into 9-inch tart pan. Bake 15 minutes until lightly browned. Poke holes with fork.
  4. Filling: Whisk condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolk. Pour into warm crust. Drop spoonfuls of blueberry sauce, swirl gently with toothpick/knife. Bake 17-19 minutes until center no longer jiggles.
  5. Cool at room temperature, then chill 2+ hours. Remove tart pan sides if removable. Slice and serve with garnishes.
  6. Cover leftovers tightly, refrigerate up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Prepare filling and blueberry sauce in advance; keep refrigerated until use. Pour filling on warm crust for best adherence.
  • Freezing: Baked and cooled tart freezes up to 3 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator before serving.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: Use full-fat sweetened condensed milk only; do not substitute with evaporated milk or fat-free versions.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked / Layered
  • Cuisine: American