Lemon Curd and Nectarine Tart (TM5)
This lemon curd and nectarine tart combines silky homemade lemon curd with sweet juicy nectarines on crisp puff pastry. The Thermomix heats and stirs the curd to a velvety consistency without scrambling the eggs, then blends the frangipane-style filling with whole milk and eggs. A stunning summer dessert with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Lemon Curd and Nectarine Tart Thermomix TM7 recipes bring a true patisserie showpiece within reach of any home cook. This dessert starts with ready-made puff pastry, topped with a sharp, velvety lemon curd made from fresh lemons, caster sugar, eggs and unsalted butter, then layered with slices of ripe nectarine baked until jammy and golden. The all-in-one kitchen machine takes the worry out of curd-making: gentle heating with automatic stirring means no scrambled eggs and no splattering saucepan, while the integrated scale weighs your caster sugar and plain flour directly into the bowl. It is the ideal summer dessert for garden parties, birthdays or a relaxed weekend lunch, and it looks impressive with almost no decorating skill. If you have been searching for an easy fruit tart recipe that tastes like it came from a French bakery, this nectarine and lemon combination is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Preparation tips
- Roll the ready-made puff pastry slightly larger than your tart tin so it shrinks back neatly during baking, and prick the base with a fork to prevent big air bubbles forming under the lemon curd.
- Choose nectarines that are ripe but still firm: they hold their shape during baking and release just enough juice to blend with the lemon curd without sogging the pastry underneath.
- The lemon curd thickens further as it cools, so take it off the heat while still slightly loose. Store any leftover curd in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the unsalted butter with plant-based margarine and the whole milk with a neutral oat or almond drink; the lemon curd stays glossy and the pastry filling bakes just as tender.
- Seasonal twist: swap the nectarines for thin wedges of pear and a pinch of cinnamon in autumn, or fresh apricots in early summer when they are at their sweetest and most aromatic.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the caster sugar and plain flour directly in the bowl, the TM7 saves measuring out and washing extra cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Gentle heating cooks the lemon curd with constant stirring, giving a silky texture without a single scrambled egg. [Multi-Function]
- Whisking the eggs with the butterfly whisk creates an even, airy base for the milk filling in this tart. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix grates the lemon zest finely so the citrus oils release fully into the curd for maximum flavour. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the butter into the lemon curd produces a glossy, lump-free finish faster than stirring by hand. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- caster sugar
- lemon
- large eggs
- unsalted butter
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- large egg
- whole milk
- plain flour
- puff pastry, ready-made
- caster sugar