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Citrus Fruit Tart

7 Powerful Secrets for the Best Citrus Fruit Tart with Honey Yogurt Glaze (Spring)

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Citrus Fruit Tart with Honey Yogurt Glaze (Spring) is a vibrant, bakery-style dessert featuring a crisp golden tart crust, silky citrus custard filling, and a glossy honey yogurt glaze over fresh seasonal citrus slices. This spring tart is perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, ideal for Easter, brunch, or elegant gatherings. Includes pro tips to prevent soggy crust, ensure smooth custard, and achieve a professional finish every time.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices

Ingredients

For the Tart Crust
1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons ice water
Pinch of sea salt

For the Citrus Custard Filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed

For the Citrus Topping
1 blood orange, thinly sliced
2 mandarins, segmented
1/2 grapefruit, thinly sliced
1 lemon, very thin slices (optional)

For the Honey Yogurt Glaze
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons raw honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and ice water. Mix just until dough forms. Shape into a disk and chill 30 minutes.

  • Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Press into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim edges. Chill 20 minutes to prevent shrinkage.

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line crust with parchment and fill with baking weights. Bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 10–12 minutes more until golden brown. Cool completely.

  • In a saucepan, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, and zest. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and it coats the back of a spoon (170–175°F).

  • Remove from heat. Whisk in butter until smooth and glossy. Strain through fine mesh sieve. Pour into cooled crust.

  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours until fully set.

  • Pat citrus slices dry and arrange decoratively over the chilled custard.

 

  • Whisk yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth. Brush lightly over fruit for a glossy finish. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, always use fresh citrus juice.
Strain the custard for a silky texture.
Chill overnight for clean slices.
Pat citrus slices dry before glazing to prevent excess moisture.
Store refrigerated up to 3 days. Do not freeze assembled tart.

  • Author: SOFIA
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian