When life gives you lemons, make a tart! 🍋😋
Ingredients:
1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 egg yolks (additional to the eggs above)
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Pinch of salt
Store-bought or homemade tart crusts
Fresh raspberries for garnish
Whipped cream for garnish
Mint leaves for garnish
Powdered sugar for dusting
Lemon curd or a simple lemon glaze (optional for drizzle)
Raspberry puree or a raspberry sauce (optional for drizzle)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified by your tart crust recipe or the store-bought crust’s instructions.
Prepare your tart crust (homemade or store-bought) in a tart pan and bake it until it’s golden. Let it cool completely.
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and egg yolks.
Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) and add the butter pieces and a pinch of salt.
Stir the mixture constantly until the butter has melted and the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (around 10 minutes). It should reach about 170°F (77°C) without letting it boil, or it might curdle.
Once thickened, strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps and the zest.
Pour the strained lemon curd into the cooled tart crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Refrigerate the tart until the filling is set, about 4 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, garnish your lemon tart. Arrange fresh raspberries on top, add a few dollops of whipped cream, and place a slice of lemon for a visual flair. If you like, add a mint leaf or two for color and freshness.
Dust lightly with powdered sugar for a snow-like effect.
Optionally, you can drizzle lemon curd or a lemon glaze in a zigzag pattern across the tart and around the plate for extra lemony flavor, and add a few dots of raspberry puree or sauce for a touch of color and tartness.
Slice and serve your beautiful lemon tart chilled.
Enjoy your exquisite lemon tart with a balance of tangy and sweet, adorned with fresh raspberries and a hint of mint!
