Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
• 3 large eggs
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
• 3/4 cup Meyer lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whipped cream, optional
• 1/2 pint blueberries
• 8 to 10 strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 pint blackberries

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Special equipment: 8 small or 1 large tart pan.
3. In a stand mixer, fitted with the dough blade, add the butter and sugar and mix until light and fluffy, about 6 minutes. Add in the yolks, 1 at a time, then add the vanilla and combine well. Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the flour. Stir in the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Lemon Curd: In a double boiler over medium-high heat, add all of the custard ingredients and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Cover the bowl, pressing plastic wrap onto the top of the custard and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
6. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it rest for 15 minutes (less if it is a hot day). Roll out on a silicone mat to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick. Cut and press into the tart pans. Chefs Note: You can cut shapes out of the scraps to decorate or nibble on. Just brush the shapes with egg wash, sprinkle with a little tubinado sugar and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
7. Prick the bottom of the tarts with a fork and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
8. Put the tarts on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool before filling.
9. If using, whip the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
10. Fill the shells with about 3 tablespoons of the curd and arrange fruit as desired on top. Garnish with a small dollop of the whipped cream and serve immediately. Can be made 20 to 30 minutes in advance and kept in refrigerator.