Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a delightful blueberry shortbread tart! This classic dessert combines the sweet and tangy flavors of blueberries with a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the tips, tricks, and recipes you need to create a mouthwatering blueberry shortbread tart that will impress your family and friends.
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BLUEBERRY TART
A flaky shortbread crust with blueberry topping. Dust with powdered sugar.
Provided by LOUIE75
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar together until a dough forms. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, toss blueberries with cornstarch and place in a saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and lemon extract. Simmer, stirring gently to avoid crushing the berries, until sugar dissolves and filling thickens, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour blueberry filling over the cooled crust. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 164.9 mg, Sugar 19.4 g
BLUEBERRY CORNMEAL SHORTBREAD TART
Part tart, part crumble, this blueberry shortbread is an excellent way to use up as many blueberries as you can get your hands on. The exposed surface allows the fruit to cook down, thickening and getting jammy with just a little bit of flour to help it along. It's ideal for baking, slicing and bringing to any and all outdoor gatherings, or serving at home with a ridiculous amount of vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the crust and topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Add melted butter, then use your hands or a wooden spoon to combine ingredients until no dry spots remain.
- Press half of the cornmeal mixture into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom (alternatively, use a 9-inch cake pan or springform pan, lined with parchment), making sure the mixture is evenly pressed on the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides. (Using something large and flat, like the bottom of a measuring cup, will be helpful.) Reserve the remaining mixture.
- Make the filling: Toss blueberries, brown sugar, vinegar, flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Pour the fruit into the crust.
- Crumble the remaining cornmeal mixture over the blueberries, pressing bits of the mixture together into large clumps as you go, as you would with a crisp or coffee-cake topping.
- Bake tart until the blueberry filling is bubbly and thickened, and both the crust and top are nicely browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Let tart cool completely before slicing into triangles and serving. The tart can be baked up to 2 days ahead and stored tightly wrapped at room temperature or refrigerated (especially if your kitchen is hot or humid).
LEMON-BLUEBERRY SUNSHINE TART
This sunshiny tart looks super-impressive but doesn't require any special equipment or pans. Folded foil helps hold up the buttery star-shaped shortbread. The yellow filling is a tangy lemon curd and plump blueberries fill in the edges.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the shortbread crust: Position an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, butter, confectioners' sugar and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces. Add the egg and pulse until the dough comes together, about 1 minute. Remove 1/3 cup of the dough and set aside. Press the remaining dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork.
- To form the star, start by folding a 40-inch-long-by-2 1/2-inch-wide piece of foil into an accordion (there should be about 24 folds, each 1 1/2-inches long); this will become the support for forming your star inside the tart pan. Let the foil open like an accordion and place it in the tart pan in a circle; connect and overlap the end points so that you have an 11-point star.
- Roll the reserved 1/3 cup dough into a 27-inch-long rope. Use a rolling pin to flatten the rope into a 34-inch-long-by-1-inch wide strip (if the dough sticks to the surface, use a small offset spatula and quickly run it underneath the strip to loosen it). Carefully transfer the strip to the tart pan and form it around the inside of the foil to create the star shape with the dough (if the dough breaks, just use your fingers and the support wall to form it back together). Once formed, press the bottom of the star shape to adhere firmly to the bottom crust (it will feel like playdough and can easily be molded).
- Bake until the crust is set and turns a light golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and discard.
- Meanwhile, for the lemon curd: Whisk the sugar, lemon juice, eggs, yolk and milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until combined. Add the butter a few pieces at a time and whisk continuously until the mixture is thick and coats the back of a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain the curd through a sieve if any lumps form. Pour the curd into the center star of the tart.
- For the blueberry filling: Mix the blueberries, preserves, sugar, flour, lemon zest and lemon juice in a medium bowl until well combined and the berries look glossy. Spoon the mixture around the perimeter of the star where there is no curd.
- Bake until the curd is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate to cool completely, 4 hours and up to overnight. Serve cold.
BLUEBERRY TART
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Special equipment: a 9-inch springform pan
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Combine 1 cup of the flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar and the salt in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some large lumps. Add the egg yolks and pulse until blended.
- Place the dough in the springform pan, and press it evenly against the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides. Toss 2 1/2 cups of the berries, the lemon zest, juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, remaining 1 tablespoon flour and remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Pour the berry mixture into the shell and bake until vigorously bubbling, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and immediately top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups blueberries.
- Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar by tapping it through a fine-mesh sieve. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BLUEBERRY SHORTBREAD CRUMBLE
"Try this dessert with other seasonal fruit. It's quick and easy and you'll love the delicate flavour." Source: I've Got to Have THAT Recipe, Too!
Provided by frozen_rain
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 squares, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Crust:
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and sugar together. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into a 10-inch pie plate or a 10-inch springform pan. Press dough up sides approximately 1 inch.
- Bake at 400F for 10-12 minutes.
- Filling:.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar and quickly toss with blueberries. As soon as crust is out of oven, fill crust with blueberry mixture. Dot with butter and cover with topping.
- Topping:.
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and sprinkle on top of blueberries.
- Bake at 400F for 30 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
HEAVENLY BLUEBERRY TART
Mmm-this tart is bursting with the fresh flavor of blueberries! Not only do I bake berries with the crust, but I also top the tart with more just-picked fruit after I take it out of the oven. -Lyin Schramm, Berwick, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add vinegar, tossing with a fork to moisten. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom. , For filling, lightly smash 2 cups blueberries in a bowl. Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into smashed blueberries. Spread mixture evenly into crust; sprinkle with 1 cup of the remaining whole blueberries. Place tart pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is browned and filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven; arrange remaining berries over top. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BLUEBERRY TART
Fresh, flavorful blueberries are the star of this delectable tart. Add thin strips of lemon zest for a colorful garnish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt, and butter; process until large moist crumbs form (dough should hold together when squeezed).
- Transfer dough to a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom; with floured fingers, press evenly into bottom and up sides. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes; prick bottom of dough all over with a fork. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes; cool completely.
- Meanwhile, reserve 1 cup of the prettiest berries for topping. In a medium saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water and 1 1/2 cups berries to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to break down, 3 to 4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water; stir into berries in pan. Add lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, stirring, just until mixture begins to thicken, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups fresh berries. Immediately pour hot berry mixture into cooled tart shell, and smooth with a spatula.
- Immediately pour hot berry mixture into cooled tart shell, and smooth with a spatula. Scatter reserved berries on top, pressing down lightly to help them adhere. Refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes and up to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g
LEMON BLUEBERRY TART
You'll love this amazing combination of flavors. Lemon adds a zesty counterpoint to the tart's fruit topping and lovely, buttery crust. -Erin Chilcoat, Somerset, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the egg yolk, water and vanilla; add to crumb mixture. Stir until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., On a floured surface, roll dough into an 11-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom; trim even with edge of pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. , In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients; pour into crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , For topping, microwave blueberries and spreadable fruit on high for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly around the edges; stir. Cool for 5-10 minutes. Gently spoon over filling. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BLUEBERRY SHORTBREAD BARS
You can use any summer fruit in these bars, as long as you don't use too much and it's not too wet. I hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Blueberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place butter cubes in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Sprinkle in Chinese five-spice powder.
- Cut in frozen butter using a pastry cutter until the butter pieces are about the size of peas. Mix in egg yolk and continue cutting in until thoroughly combined. Drizzle in ice water and stir to combine. The dough should just come together when pinched between your fingers.
- Pour about 3/4 of the crumb mixture into an ungreased 9x9-inch baking dish. Press the mixture down firmly using the back of a spoon. Spread blueberries in one layer and sprinkle with remaining crumbly dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and sides are crisp and browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 162.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
Tips:
- For a smooth and even shortbread crust, make sure the butter is cold and cut into small pieces. This will help prevent the crust from becoming tough.
- When mixing the shortbread dough, be careful not to overmix. Overmixing can make the dough tough.
- If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate. Just trim the excess dough around the edges.
- To prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the tart, toss them with a little flour before adding them to the filling.
- If you want a sweeter tart, you can add more sugar to the filling. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bit of tartness.
- Serve the tart warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
This blueberry shortbread tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The buttery shortbread crust pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart blueberry filling. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a weeknight treat, this tart is sure to be a hit.
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