Elegant Blackberry Tart with Lavender Honey Recipe
This Elegant Blackberry Tart features a buttery, flaky crust filled with juicy blackberries sweetened with fragrant lavender honey. A delicate touch of vanilla and cornstarch creates a luscious filling that bakes to golden perfection. Finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar and fresh lavender sprigs for a sophisticated presentation, this tart is perfect for a refined dessert or afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Tart Crust
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) cold water
- Pinch of salt
For the Blackberry Filling
- 2 cups (300g) fresh blackberries
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) lavender honey (or regular honey with a pinch of dried lavender)
- 1 tablespoon (15g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
For Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh lavender sprigs
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Add the chilled, cubed unsalted butter and use a pastry cutter or food processor to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form the Dough: Add the egg yolk and then cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, gently combine the fresh blackberries with lavender honey, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Toss carefully to coat the berries evenly without crushing them. Set aside.
- Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the chilled dough into a circle roughly 12 inches (30cm) in diameter. Carefully transfer the dough to your tart pan, pressing it into the edges evenly. Trim off any excess dough hanging over the sides.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the tart pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.
- Fill the Tart: Pour the blackberry mixture into the prepared tart crust. Spread the filling out evenly and arrange some blackberries neatly on top if desired, for a polished look.
- Bake the Tart: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbly and set.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving, allowing the filling to set fully. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs if desired for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before rolling helps prevent shrinking during baking and ensures a flakier crust.
- Handle the blackberries gently to avoid bruising which can cause the filling to become too liquidy.
- Using lavender honey adds a subtle floral aroma, but regular honey with dried lavender works well as an alternative.
- Allowing the tart to cool completely before slicing helps to set the filling and create clean slices.
- This tart is best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: blackberry tart, blackberry dessert, berry tart, lavender honey tart, summer dessert, baked tart, elegant dessert
