Description
This Blueberry Lemon Crumble Tart features a buttery lemon shortbread crust, juicy blueberry filling, and a golden oat crumble topping. It’s a bright, fruity, and satisfying dessert perfect for brunches, gatherings, or make-ahead treats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (for lemon sugar)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- In a bowl, toss blueberries with 2 tbsp sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Blend lemon zest and 2/3 cup sugar in a food processor until fragrant.
- Cream butter and lemon sugar with a mixer for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and salt; mix to combine.
- Gradually add flour, mixing on low until combined. Do not overmix.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the tart pan to form the base. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Mix remaining dough with oats and crumble with fingers to form topping.
- Spread blueberry mixture over chilled crust.
- Scatter crumble over berries, leaving some berries visible.
- Place pan on baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, remove tart ring, and cool completely.
- Slice into 8–10 portions and serve plain or with whipped cream.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh aren’t available—cook slightly first to reduce moisture.
- Refrigerate dough for up to 24 hours in advance if needed.
- A springform pan can be used if a tart pan isn’t available.
- Substitute other berries or fruit jams for the filling.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
