Classic Baked Lemon Tart

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Classic Baked Lemon Tart

Tart, Sweet and Creamy lemon filling surrounded by a crumbly, buttery pastry...just as a classic baked lemon tart should be!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zest (OPTIONAL)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 12 tablespoon butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 egg yolks
  • teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  2. Add all of the above ingredients to a double saucepan (or a regular saucepan on medium low heat) and whisk together, stirring constantly till the butter melts.
  3. Keep stirring constantly till the mixture thickens enough to coat the spoon but make sure it doesn't curdle (SEE NOTES)
  4. Pour the custard into a prepared and blind baked tart crust per recipe
  5. Bake for 20 minutes
  6. Cool completely before removing from tart tin and serving

Notes

  • There are two critical things to making a perfect lemon curd:
  • Controlling the heat - This is where a double saucepan really helps. It's virtually impossible to ruin your curd if you use one as it helps control the rate at which heat reaches the food. However, you will find yourself whisking more vigorously and for longer to reach the desired consistency.
  • If you don't have a double saucepan then keep your heat low and stir vigorously. Take your curd off the stove as soon as it thickens to prevent it from curdling.
  • Stirring constantly - no matter how tired you get don't stop stirring till the curd has thickened. The stirring keeps the consistency smooth and creamy. As soon as your curd coats the spoon and you can run a finger down the middle leaving a clear line your job is done.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 225mg (75%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 775IU (16%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 225mg 75%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 775IU 16%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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