Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of mango with this luscious Mango Curd Tart recipe. A buttery crust filled with a velvety smooth mango curd, this dessert is a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed biscuits or graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup mango purée
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 1 pinch salt
Tart Crust:
Mango Curd Filling:
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Crust: Mix crushed biscuits or graham crackers with melted butter and sugar. Press into a tart pan.
- Bake Crust: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Make Mango Purée: Blend ripe mango until smooth.
- Prepare Filling: In a saucepan, combine mango purée, sugar, lemon juice, and eggs. Cook until thickened.
- Finish Filling: Remove from heat, add butter, strain the mixture, and pour into the crust.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- You can use lime juice instead of lemon for a tangy twist.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh mango slices or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg