💋 The Smooch Food Verdict
A Refreshing Win: Unlike the overly sweet pastries Tim Hortons usually drops, the new Lemon Blueberry Tart is a massive success. The crust breaks away from their older, dense shells, offering a surprisingly flaky texture that mimics a true bakery treat. While the blueberry filling has a minor artificial note, the sharp, bold tartness of the lemon curd completely wins the day. It is an absolute must-try!
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| The hunt is over. This is what the fuss is all about. |
I love Tims and keep the app on my phone primarily to track their new featured items. Today started with a simple craving for a blueberry muffin with my lunch, so I checked the "Seasonal" section of the menu. Nothing new.
Since it’s Cinco de Mayo, we had tacos for dinner, but afterwards, I really wanted a sweet drink. We ended up at Tims again, and when I opened the app to check the menu, there it was: the Lemon Blueberry Tart ($2.69 CAD) sitting right at the top of the list.
Mind-blown. 🤯
We actually had to go to two different Tim Hortons locations to find it, but we finally hit the jackpot at the second stop.
The Snapshot: Tim Hortons Pastry Case
- The Pastry: Lemon Blueberry Tart
- The Price: $2.69 CAD
- The Calories: 280 calories
- The Taste Profile: Sharp, zesty lemon curd balanced with a sweet blueberry swirl.
- The Pro-Tip: Grab it fast! These tend to sell out quickly in the afternoon display cases.
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| Hitting the jackpot at store number two. The sign confirms the crucial specs: $2.69 and 280 calories. |
The Review: Why It’s Different
I’ve tried almost all of their recent tarts: the Pecan Butter Tart, the classic Butter Tart, and the Custard Tart. This new **Tim Hortons Lemon Blueberry Tart** is the only one that breaks the mold by not being overly, overwhelmingly sweet.
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| You can already see how flaky that crust is just looking at it in the bag. |
Deep-Dive: Flavor and Crust
The standout element of this **lemon blueberry pastry from Tims** is the structure. The crust is surprisingly flaky, cleanly separating itself from the dense, doughy textures of previous seasonal runs. Flavor-wise, it leans beautifully into being "tarty." While the bright blue filling has a hint of that familiar, slight "fake" berry note, it never completely takes over. Instead, the incredibly sharp, bright punch of the lemon curd takes the spotlight and commands the palate.
Overall, it is a perfect palate cleanser after a taco dinner. If you see it on your app, grab it while it's still in the seasonal rotation!
More Tim Hortons Tart Reviews
If you love trying the latest treats to hit the Tims bakery display case, I’ve got you covered. Check out our full breakdowns of the other recent pastry additions:
Rich, nutty, and heavily caramel-forward. It's on the sweeter side, but perfect if you love a deep brown sugar filling.
Read our Butter Pecan Review →A smoother, creamier companion to the classic lineup. We break down the textures and whether it lives up to standard bakery tarts.
Read the Custard Tart Review →Are you Team Lemon or do you prefer the classic, rich Butter Tart style? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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