Lemons are always in my kitchen at home - a favorite ingredient that I just can't so without. They have a certain wonderful, fresh sourness that lovely in a creamy tart that might otherwise be too heavy and sweet. Delightfully delicious, citrusy lemon tart that simply melts in your mouth. Mmm...
Author: Maria Zihammou
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Serves: 6 - 8 Servings
Ingredients
Dough
7 tbsp (100 g) butter, room temperature
1½ cups (350 g) wheat flour
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp cold water
Filling
5 eggs, preferable organic
4 organic lemons
½ cup (100 ml) whipping cream
½ cup (100 ml) granulated sugar
Powdered sugar , for decorating
Whipped cream, for serving, optionally
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Start by making the dough.
Mix the butter, flour, egg yolk, powdered sugar, and water.
Knead together with a light touch to form a smooth dough.
Press out the dough in a spring-form (or tart) pan, about 9 inches (24 cm) in diameter.
Pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes until it's lightly golden in color.
Take it out and let it cool.
Meanwhile make the filling:
Whisk together the eggs in a bowl.
Squeeze the juice from the lemons, and grate 1 tsbp of lemon zest into the bowl.
Add the whipping cream and sugar, then whisk thoroughly.
Fill the cooled crust with the lemon
Recipe by Create Amazing Meals at https://createamazingmeals.com/2015/01/cookbook-review-french-bistro.html