Summer’s here. And these past weeks, we’ve been eating our meals under the stars like it’s our job. We’ve also been consuming quinoa with relatively the same amount of healthy gusto. Light, scrummy salads, hearty quinoa bowls and the like. The little buggers never seem to let me down. They look ever so genteel, but in reality, are a powerhouse of nutrition not to be messed with. So, imagine my excitement when I unknowingly stumbled upon quinoa flour. Pulverized quinoa—now we’re talkin’! As much as I try to remain unflappable, the thrill in my newfound discovery has me howlingl like a banshee.
I’ve been meaning to talk about this blueberry-quinoa tart for over a week now. But unfortunately, (or fortunately for us), the first tart was devoured, with not a crumb left behind—not an iota, before I was able to snap even one proper photo.
Take TWO.
Not only can you whip up this custardy-blueberry packed tart in less time than it takes to say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, it’s the lemon whipped cream that really is the icing on the cake (or tart). I prefer to serve this baby chilled, with a big dollop of the lemony goodness on top. (Double the lemon whipped cream portion of the recipe below so you can have plenty on hand for the following day). It has quickly risen the ranks to become our ultimate summertime dessert—easy-peasy, fuss-free (no need for pie weights or dry beans), light, delicious and the perfect ending to a casual outdoor supper, underneath some rather dapper twinkly stars amid the balmy, mid-summer’s night’s sky.
MUSIC PAIRING: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime
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A magnificent tart! That combo is simply to die for.
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow! I definitely need to try this one. You take great photos of your dishes too.
Definitely going to have to file lemon whipped cream away in my recipe rolodex. The whole dessert sounds spectacular and the pictures … well … they allow your readers to easily see why you needed a “take two.”
I’m adding quinoa flour to my shopping list. This tart looks awesome!
I love your photos so much! The Blueberry-Quinoa Tart looks fabulous, and I don’t even like quinoa. It’s a texture thing. So quinoa flour would probably be OK.
Wonderful and delightful entrance-photo, not to mention that I just want to run home and make your recipe. Thanks for the inspiration!
This dessert looks DIVINE! I can’t wait to try it!
Oh, this looks heavenly! Happily, your produce schedule seems to be a bit ahead of mine, so I have plenty of time to dream about this until I can snatch up some fresh blueberries of my own. How I adore summertime…
Wonderful! Such a yummy and unexpected combination.
I just stumbled upon your blog and must say I’m very impressed. Love the photos, format and original recipes. And this tart — stunning!
This does sound like Summer in the form of a tart! And lemon whipped cream, yum!
Wow…I absolutely love the blueberry photo!! Blueberry + lemon is one of the most perfect combinations ever. This recipe looks perfect!
that tart is absolutely gorgeous! I’m crazy for lemon and blueberry together, and I’m super intrigued by quinoa flour! definitely going to try and seek that out! i love your beautiful photos, too!
Beautiful as always. I will file this recipe away for when blueberries arrive here.
Stunning photos. Tart looks both healthy and yummy.
i currently have a bag of quinoa flour AND flakes that are meant for some cookies. when i pass the flour shelf everday i think to myself about what else i could possibly use these rather random but healthy ingredients. with this recipe, i can add another item to the list. thank you for sharing.
I never knew about quinoa flour! This looks oh so fantastic with the lemon whipped cream and plump blueberries. I NEED a tart pan now.
This looks absolutely beautiful! Your photography is just lovely.
Yum! I love the combination of blueberries and lemons. I’ll be on the look out for quinoa flour!
Oh my, what a magnificent and decadent tart! Love the use of quinoa flour–I’ve never used it before.
Looks lovely, as usual. I love that you’ve started adding text to photos. Your blog is always so inspiring!
Great looking tart! I love using quinoa flour.
This looks yummy and good for you at the same time. Trick is to find quinoa flour….It’s Friday (steak and martini night), life is good and everything sounds wonderful at the end of a terrific week. Weeding in the rain today, I was reminded of our market conversation a few weeks ago, and wonder if your cooking group would like to tour our little slice of heaven and give us some feedback? How does your week look next week?
This looks delicious! I love the flavor combination of blueberry and lemons. Great pictures.
There is such a thing as quinoa flour?! I definitely want to keep an eye out for some. This tart looks so beautiful and so perfectly perfect for summer. Yum!
I am having my own personal love affair with quinoa flour- I can’t wait to take it for a spin with this recipe! I love your photography- completely aspirational for me:)
Beautiful recipe and photography….
Hi everyone! Thanks for all the love! Quinoa flour is the new black! :) And I love that it’s such a sneaky way to incorporate massive amounts of nutrition without sacrificing taste. I purchase my quinoa flour in bulk at Whole Foods, but I know Bob’s Red Mill also carries an organic quinoa flour as well. Hope everyone has a wonderful, summery weekend! xx.
Love it, and love the use of quinoa flour in a decadent dessert! Beautiful photos, I’m new to your blog and am loving it!
Sarah @ two-tarts
This looks just beautiful! Exactly what summertime should be about.
too good to be true! but the stunning photography proves it is. Love it, love it, love it!
Now the quest for quinoa flour starts.
Everything you make looks amazing, thank you so much for sharing.
I’ve never worked with quinoa flour, but this crust looks awesome! I am going to have to try it out… I bet it would be great with a bunch of different fillings (although those blueberries look fantastic!)
Giao, that top photo makes me want to cry. SO gorgeous. And this is truly a beautiful treat. I can’t wait to make my own as soon as those glorious Northwest berries make their appearance in the markets.
Such a gorgeous tart! Sounds delicious!
um, hello beautiful. LOVING these photos. I want to eat that right now :)
I completely understand not being able to photograph a dish because it has been devoured. The second tart and all of your photos look amazing! I am headed to pick blueberries right now…hooray for summer.
That is awesome that your first tart was eaten before a photo could be taken! Very high compliment!
Superb. Beautiful looking tart….and your photos? *sigh* make me want to jump up and down with joy.
Beautiful and inspiring photography. What a lovely site you have here – my new favourite!
Ahh, but for a poor college student, will the same amount of all-purpose flour still work?
so gorgeous! i just bought a box of blueberries, and think my plans for them have officially changed…. cheers!
Kgresh, yes the same amount of all-purpose flour should work just fine. Though, since I haven’t personally tried it, you may need to adjust with a little more/less flour as needed if the dough feels too sticky/dry.
Thanks so much everyone for all the lovely comments! xx.
Sounds perfect and what a great excuse for making a second tart!
Sounds divine! I’ve been enjoying a good deal of quinoa myself lately.
Looks heavenly! I love the use of quinoa flour in the crust!
Beautiful photos!!!
how gorgeous- i love experimenting with different flours- this is one i have not tried. all that lemony deliciousness is making me want to bake a tart now. the photos are very, very pretty, too. x shayma
Just beautiful, picture perfect. I actually bought some quinoa flour the other week for the first time, too. (Doing some GF for hubby.) Now I’m inspired! :)
This looks amazing! We love quinoa but have never tried the flour. A perfect dessert for a summer time dinner (or any time!) You blog is wonderful – so happy I stumbled upon it!
As always photo composition is 10 out of 10, Your photos are so good I sometimes forgot that this is a food blog, its like I am looking at a gallery everytime I visit your site
Gorgeous photos are making my stomach growl. I’ve never used quinoa flour…for that matter, haven’t ever seen it in the food shops. I’ve used it whole in salads and I now have a reason to look the flour. Thanks!
I’ve only just discovered your beautiful blog, but oh my, I’m already hooked. And very jealous of your incredible photographic talent! Plus hungry, for this virtually guilt-free dessert…
What a beautiful tart! I didn’t even know quinoa flour existed. Thanks for introducing me to a new product. Could you substitute anything for it?
Wow. Just wow. That top image is, like, ridiculous. I think that I write something to that effect every time I leave a comment here. :) And I love that there’s quinoa flour in there. Even better.
Made this last night…Oh My! So delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jen – Yay! So happy you enjoyed it! Happy weekend!
If you notice someone spending hours on your site- it’s me. I just love it to bits. Honestly one of the most beautiful blogs I’ve ever seen.
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G. – I want you to know that I am watching my blueberries like a hawk. Some of the early varieties are ripening, but I haven’t enough to make this tart yet. Yes, I am stalking the shrubbery in order to make your tart. It’s true. It looks/sounds that good, and I just can’t wait! xo M
Killing me softly with your photography and recipes. With your food song!!!
The first photo did it for me – the blueberries studded in that lemon. Gosh! I haven’t baked with quinoa before but your recipe looks like a nice place to start!
Love the photos Giao,
Hilary
I love how you mixed blueberries and lemon juice. They are a great combo, but I could probably eat this in one sitting. I really want to try baking with quinoa.
Never baked with quinoa before. This looks absolutely amazing, I LOVE blueberries, the photos make my mouth water. Wish were had some growing, must make note to start. They are very expensive in shops since they became a “super food” – whatever that actually means.
I have never seen quinoa flour! Which means I must run out and find it this instant! Beautiful tart and pictures. Really love baking with blueberries. :)
LOVE your eye for detail, the small lovelies. It’s just everywhere on your blog. The blueberries queueing up quietly in the triangle, the lemon zest sitting on the whipped cream – oh, and the tart that nearly talked to me! Gorgeous post.
just went blueberry picking..this may be in my future!
I really need something beautiful like this tart to use up my quinoa flour – yum! Love the idea of serving it with lemony whipped cream, heavenly, G.!
I want to make this tart so badly, but unfortunately quinoa flour is quite difficult to find in London. I love the combo blueberries and lemon, it’s divine!
OMG. My eyes just popped out of my head. Can’t wait to try this!
Sign me up for a slice!
I can’t sleep, surfing and found this beautiful tart. My choice of music to accompany preparation and eating
Bluesette, because it is happy, playful and it has the word blue in it
can’t wait to see if mine looks as beautiful as yours.
Ooh looks so light and dreamy
yum
Your recipes all sound and look amazing. So glad I stumbled onto your blog.
This looks so great!