Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes
- 12 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a small food processor, pulse the granulated sugar and lemon zest until well blended. This step is optional; you can also strain your mixture later if you don't have a food processor.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and egg yolks together until they turn pale yellow.
- Gradually whisk in the fresh lemon juice until the mixture is fully combined.
- Place the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, and cook for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reaches approximately 170º F.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate the butter cubes, stirring until melted and fully mixed in.
- If there are pieces of lemon zest or for a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine sieve if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl or measuring cup, then cover it with plastic wrap directly touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Place it in the fridge to cool.
Last Step:
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Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Let the tart cool completely before serving for the best texture.
Garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg