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Mango Curd Tart Recipe

Mango Curd Tart

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Mango Curd Tart Recipe This mango curd tart delivers bright tanginess and a perfectly smooth filling. It pairs a toasted coconut graham cracker crust with a lime brightened mango curd instead of the overly sweet style of classic fruit tarts.

  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 10 1x

Ingredients

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For the Toasted Coconut Crust
1 ½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs, Approx. 10-12 full sheets finely ground
¼ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Finely chopped
2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
5 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
Fine Salt

For the Silky Mango Curd
1 ¼ cups Smooth Mango Purée, Approx. 2 large ripe mangoes, strained through a fine-mesh sieve before measuring
6 Large Egg Yolks
½ cup Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Fresh Lime Juice, Approx. 2 limes
6 tbsp Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
1 tsp Lime Zest, Finely grated
Sea Salt

Optional Finishing Toppings
Fresh Mango Cubes, Pitted and peeled
Whipped Cream, Stabilized with a little powdered sugar
Fresh Mint Leaves

Instructions

1-Combine 1 ½ cups crumbs, ¼ cup: Combine 1 ½ cups crumbs, ¼ cup coconut, 2 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir in 5 tbsp melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch tart pan and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until dark gold. Let cool completely.
2-Puree fresh mango in a blender, then: Puree fresh mango in a blender, then pass it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove all fibers. Measure out 1 ¼ cups of the silky puree.
3-Whisk the purée, 6 egg yolks, ½: Whisk the purée, 6 egg yolks, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup lime juice in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly for 8-10 minutes until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
4-Remove from heat: Remove from heat. Stir in lime zest and salt. Whisk in 6 tbsp cold, cubed butter two pieces at a time, waiting for each to melt before adding more. This creates a stable, silky emulsion.
5-Pour the curd into the cooled crust: Pour the curd into the cooled crust. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a rubbery skin from forming.
6-Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (ideally: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight). Remove the tart ring and garnish with fresh mango or mint just before serving.

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  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Calories: 270kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g