Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2-4 tablespoons ice water
- 12 ounces (340g) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions:
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor (or bowl). Pulse in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolks and ice water; mix until the dough just comes together.
- Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and transfer to the tart pan. Press into the bottom and sides.
- Prick the bottom with a fork and chill for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the crust blind (with pie weights or dried beans) at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes. Remove weights and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and butter in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture is smooth.
- Whisk eggs, lemon juice, and zest together in a separate bowl.
- Slowly drizzle the hot cranberry mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Return the mixture to the double boiler and cook, stirring constantly, until the curd thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or lumps.
- Pour the cranberry curd into the cooled tart shell.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the curd is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.