Traditional Yorkshire Curd Tart Recipe
A classic Yorkshire curd tart from Northern England, featuring instructions for making homemade curds.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 F (170 C).
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Combine flour, butter, and salt; rub until crumbly. Stir in water until dough forms, adding more as needed.
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Wrap and chill dough for 15-30 minutes.
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Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Line an 8-inch tart tin, prick the base, and chill for 15 minutes.
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Line the tart case with baking paper and fill with baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes until pale golden, then cool.
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Cream butter and sugar until light; mix in eggs, nutmeg, mixed spice, and breadcrumbs.
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Fold curds, raisins, and currants into the mixture.
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Pour curd mixture into the prepared tart case, sprinkle with nutmeg, and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
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Let the tart cool slightly before serving.