Starfruit Tart
A Starfruit Tart is a vibrant, tropical dessert featuring a sweet pastry crust filled with a creamy custard or curd and topped with fresh, sliced starfruit. The star-shaped fruit, also known as carambola, provides a juicy, tangy-sweet flavor and a stunning visual presentation. This dessert is popular in tropical regions where starfruit grows, such as Southeast Asia, and is often enjoyed in bakeries and cafes worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and sugars from the crust, filling, and fruit, with a moderate amount of fat from the pastry and custard. It provides a good source of vitamin C and some potassium from the starfruit, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
Per 1 tart slice (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Starfruit is unique for its natural star-shaped cross-section, making it a visually striking garnish that adds both aesthetic appeal and a refreshing, slightly tart flavor to desserts. Nutritionally, it's low in calories and high in antioxidants, though it contains oxalates which are notable for individuals with specific dietary restrictions.
