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A vibrant yellow mango curd tart in a golden pastry shell garnished with lime zest
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Mango Curd Tart

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for crust)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1.5 cups fresh mango puree (from approx. 3 ripe honey mangos)
  • 3 large egg s
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for curd)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

  • Prepare the crust by pulsing flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add 1/2 cup cold butter and pulse until the texture resembles coarse sand.
  • Add 1 egg yolk and pulse until the dough begins to clump together. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, ensuring even thickness.
  • Refrigerate the tart shell for 30 minutes to prevent shrinkage during baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prick the bottom of the chilled tart shell with a fork and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  • In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together mango puree, 3 eggs, 2 egg yolks, granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest.
  • Cook over medium-low heat while stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent curdling. Continue until the mixture thickens and reaches 170°F (77°C), typically 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup of cold butter cubes one at a time until the curd is smooth and glossy.
  • Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve directly into the cooled tart shell to remove any accidental cooked egg bits or fibers.
  • Smooth the surface with an offset spatula and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until the curd is fully set.
  • Garnish with fresh mango slices or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.