Blackberry Curd Tart

Recipe View Blackberry Reduction: Place 20 ounces of blackberries in a large pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and release their juices (about 10 minutes). Press the cooked berries through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl to extract approximately 1 cup of blackberry juice. Discard the solids and allow the juice to cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).

Recipe View Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

Recipe View Crust Mixture: In a food processor, combine flour, almonds, and salt. Pulse until the almonds are finely ground. Add melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Recipe View Press and Bake: Press the crumbly mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of the prepared tart pan.

Recipe View Blind Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are lightly browned (about 20 minutes). Let it cool on a wire rack while preparing the filling.

Recipe View Curd Base: In a heat-safe bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Mix in the cooled blackberry juice, eggs, egg yolk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

Recipe View Cook the Curd: Bring a pot of water to a low simmer. Place the bowl with the blackberry mixture over the simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes).

Recipe View Enrich the Curd: Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the butter, one piece at a time, ensuring each piece melts before adding the next.

Recipe View Strain and Fill: Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the prepared crust.

Recipe View Final Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is just set (20 to 25 minutes).

Recipe View Cool and Garnish: Allow the tart to cool completely before removing it from the pan. Top with the remaining 1 ounce of fresh blackberries just before serving.