Yorkshire Curd Tart

A traditional vegetarian tart featuring rich curd cheese, sweet raisins, and zesty lemon in a crisp shortcrust pastry shell.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 708.7 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 76.1 grams 456.8 grams
Fat 39 grams 234.1 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Caster Sugar
for the filling
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
Butter
chilled and diced
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range and beaten
100
g
Butter
softened
1
piece
Egg
free-range and beaten
Fruits
50
g
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
10
g
Plain Flour
for the filling
NutsSeeds
1
pinch

Steps

  • Grease and flour a 30cm tart tin.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add beaten eggs and optional water to form a light dough.
  • Chill the dough ball in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Roll out the dough to a 5mm thickness.
  • Line the tart tin with pastry and trim the edges.
  • Blind bake the pastry with greaseproof paper and baking beans for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the paper and beans then set the pastry case aside.
  • Drain excess liquid from the curd cheese using a sieve.
  • Beat sugar and butter together until smooth and pale.
  • Mix in flour, raisins, egg, curd cheese, lemon zest, and nutmeg.
  • Spread lemon curd over the pastry base and top with the cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden-brown and set.
  • Cool the tart in the tin for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from the tin and serve in slices.