French Lemon Tart
French Lemon Tart

Hey everyone, it is Brad, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a distinctive dish, french lemon tart. It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

French Lemon Tart is one of the most popular of recent trending foods on earth. It is appreciated by millions daily. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They are nice and they look wonderful. French Lemon Tart is something which I have loved my entire life.

This classic French lemon tart is the quintessential French tart, found at patisseries and cafes year-round. Cool, sharp lemon filling contrasts nicely with the flaky, slightly sweet pastry. A little dollop of Chantilly cream served with the dessert makes the ideal treat. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and salt and whisk until smooth.

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook french lemon tart using 16 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make French Lemon Tart:
  1. Prepare PASTRY
  2. Take 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  3. Get 1 egg yolk large
  4. Make ready 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
  5. Make ready 2 tablespoons sugar
  6. Prepare Pinch salt of
  7. Get 1 unsalted butter stick cold , cut into cubes
  8. Take FILLING
  9. Prepare 4 eggs large
  10. Take 4 egg yolk large
  11. Make ready 1 cup sugar
  12. Take 3/4 cup lemon juice fresh (squeezed from about 6 lemons)
  13. Make ready 2 lemons zest of
  14. Get Pinch salt of
  15. Take 1.5 unsalted butter sticks cold , cut into cubes
  16. Get cream whipped , for serving

Unlike common perceptions, a classic French Lemon Tart (Tarte au Citron) does not traditionally feature a meringue top. Of course, you can find both versions in French bakeries (with or without meringues), and I would even say that you will find more meringue-topped lemon tarts nowadays, as they're probably more eye-catching. But that's when oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons and limes are often at their peak. And that's a good thing, because there's nothing that brightens up any season - but especially winter - than a classic French lemon tart.

Steps to make French Lemon Tart:
  1. THE PASTRY… In a small bowl, whisk the cream & egg yolk.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons of flour with the sugar and salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Using a spatula, stir in the yolk mixture. With your hands, knead the pastry just until it comes together. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375° and coat a 9-inch fluted tart pan with vegetable oil spray. On a floured work surface, roll out the pastry to a 12-inch round and place it into the pan, pressing it into the corners.
  4. Bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  5. MEANWHILE, MAKE THE FILLING In a large saucepan, combine the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and salt and whisk until smooth. Cook the custard over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter a few pieces at a time, gently whisking until incorporated. Scrape the filling into the cooled tart shell and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  6. Serve with whipped cream for a light refreshing dessert.

But that's when oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons and limes are often at their peak. And that's a good thing, because there's nothing that brightens up any season - but especially winter - than a classic French lemon tart. Some are on the sweet side, others tart. One of the best things about a French Lemon Tart (Tarte au Citron) is the different ways you can garnish and serve it. You keep the tart simple or accompany it with fresh berries, chocolate, or even meringue.

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