Description
This Mango Curd Tart is a tropical dessert with a toasted coconut graham crust and creamy mango lime curd. It tastes sweet, tangy, buttery, and fresh, making it a stunning fruit tart for baking at home.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups smooth mango puree, strained
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Pinch of sea salt
- Fresh mango cubes, optional
- Whipped cream, optional
- Fresh mint leaves, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, sugar, and fine salt in a medium bowl.
- Stir in melted butter until the mixture looks like damp sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the crust turns dark gold. Cool completely.
- Blend fresh mango until smooth, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. Measure 1 1/4 cups puree.
- Whisk mango puree, egg yolks, sugar, and lime juice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes while whisking constantly, until the curd coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lime zest and sea salt.
- Whisk in cold cubed butter, two pieces at a time, until each addition melts fully.
- Pour the mango curd into the cooled crust.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the curd surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for cleaner slices.
- Remove the tart ring and garnish with fresh mango, whipped cream, or mint before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor and color.
- Strain the puree for a silky curd.
- Keep the heat low while cooking the curd.
- Do not boil the curd, or the yolks may scramble.
- Chill overnight for the neatest slices.
- Add toppings right before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg