Lemon Tart Recipe

Lemon Tart Recipe

Ingredients:
For the Crust:

• 1 ¼ cups (150g/ 5.3oz) All-Purpose Flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (113g/ 3.9oz) cold butter, cut into small pieces
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp (10ml) cream
• 1 egg yolk
  For the Curd:
• ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp lemon zest (zest of 2 lemons)
• 1 cup (200g/ 7oz) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (113g/ 3.9oz) butter
• 4 eggs
• 2 egg yolks

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a food processor, combine flour, salt, butter, and sugar until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add cream and egg yolk, mix until dough forms.
3. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan, prick the bottom with a fork, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
4. In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter, eggs, and egg yolks. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
5. Pour lemon curd into the baked crust and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until set.
6. Let the tart cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
   Tips:

• For a smoother curd, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring into the crust.
• Garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra burst of flavor.
  Prep time: 30 minutes
  Calories: 320 per serving (8 servings)