Yorkshire Curd Pie

A traditional Yorkshire tart made by curdling fresh milk, mixing with currants and rosewater, and baking in shortcrust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1042.4 kcals 6254.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 81.5 grams 489.1 grams
Fat 71.4 grams 428.5 grams
Protein 18.4 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
l
Whole Milk
For the curds
110
g
Butter
Cut into pieces for pastry
110
g
Butter
Softened for the filling
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range, beaten
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
110
g
GrainsCereals
400
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
3
tbsp
Water
Cold
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
OilsFats
110
g
Lard
Cut into pieces
Other
1
tbsp

Steps

  • Bring milk to a boil and stir in lemon juice to curdle.
  • Strain the mixture through a muslin-lined sieve overnight and refrigerate the solid curds.
  • Rub flour, salt, butter, and lard together into fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add water to form a dough and knead briefly until smooth.
  • Wrap dough in cling film and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Roll pastry to 0.5cm thickness and line a 20cm tart tin.
  • Prick the base and rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Blind bake the pastry case for 15 minutes with weights, then 5 minutes without.
  • Mix softened butter, rosewater, curds, eggs, and currants until combined.
  • Pour filling into the case and bake for 20-30 minutes until set.
  • Allow to cool before slicing into wedges to serve.