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Mango Curd Tart with a Coconut Crust: Best Tropical Dessert Recipe

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Mango Curd Tart with a Coconut Crust is an elegant tropical dessert featuring a crisp coconut crust filled with silky homemade mango curd and finished with fresh mango and toasted coconut.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups mango puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh mango slices for garnish
  • Toasted coconut for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, coconut, melted butter, and sugar.
  3. Press into a tart pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
  5. Cool completely.
  6. Whisk mango puree, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and lime juice.
  7. Cook over medium heat while whisking constantly.
  8. Cook until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  10. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  11. Pour into cooled crust.
  12. Chill for at least 4 hours.
  13. Garnish with mango slices and toasted coconut.
  14. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use ripe mangoes for best flavor.
  • Strain curd for a silky texture.
  • Allow tart to chill completely before slicing.
  • Toast coconut for enhanced flavor.
  • Store refrigerated.
  • Can be frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Use fresh lime juice for brightness.
  • Make a day ahead for best results.
  • Decorate with tropical fruits if desired.
  • Serve chilled for the best texture.

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