Bilberry tart

  • Tarte aux myrtilles

Presentation

• prepared short-crust pastry
• 30 cl confectioner's custard
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 300 g bilberries
• 4 soup spoons blackcurrant jelly
Set the oven to 180° C.
Line a buttered 24cm pie dish with the pastry.
Cover the pastry with greaseproof paper, put some dried beans on top and bake for 25 minutes.
When the pastry is done, remove the paper and beans and leave it to cool.
In a small bowl, mix together the custard and lemon zest, and pour it on to the pastry.
Place the bilberries on top.
Melt the jelly in a little water for 2 minutes on a low heat in a small saucepan, stirring. Pour the jelly over the bilberries.
Put the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until the topping has set.
Practical informations
  • Key products used :
    • Bilberries
  • Difficulty levels :
    • Easy
  • Number of people served :
    • 6 people
  • Type of dish :
    • dessert