Passion Fruit Curd Tarts
Passion Fruit Curd Tarts are vibrant, tropical pastries featuring a buttery shortcrust shell filled with a smooth, tangy-sweet curd made from passion fruit juice, sugar, eggs, and butter. Originating from British colonial baking traditions, they've become a beloved treat across the Commonwealth and are especially popular in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These tarts are high in carbohydrates and fat due to the pastry crust and curd's sugar and butter content, while providing modest protein. A single tart offers a good source of Vitamin C and potassium from the passion fruit, with a typical serving containing around 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 275 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
Per 1 tart (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The vibrant yellow-orange color of the curd comes naturally from the passion fruit's pigments, and its intense tropical flavor comes from the aromatic compounds in the fruit's pulp and seeds. Nutritionally, passion fruit is an excellent source of dietary fiber and antioxidants, which are somewhat retained in the curd.
