Best 4 Classic French Tarte Au Citron Fresh Lemon Tart Recipes
Welcome to the delectable world of French pastry, where we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the classic French Tarte au Citron, also known as the Fresh Lemon Tart. This timeless dessert showcases the perfect balance of tangy citrus and velvety cream, nestled in a crisp and buttery crust. Join us as we explore the essence of this iconic tart, unraveling the techniques and ingredients that make it a beloved favorite among dessert enthusiasts worldwide.
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LEMON TART
There are different ways to make a lemon tart. At Bouchon, the French Laundry, and Per Se, we use a sabayon method, in which the eggs are first cooked with the lemon juice and sugar over hot water, then the butter is gradually incorporated - an easy method that results in a consistently good lemon custard or curd. The crust is made with sweet and nutty pine nuts, which I think are the perfect balance for the rich, tart custard.
Categories Citrus Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Broil Lemon Pine Nut Winter Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter and flour a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom and refrigerate it while the oven preheats.
- Remove the tart pan from the refrigerator. Use your fingertips to press the chilled pine nut dough evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Trim off any excess dough.
- Bake the crust for 10 to 15 minutes, then rotate it and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is golden brown. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool while you make the filling. (There may be some cracks in the crust; they will not affect the finished tart.)
- For the sabayon:
- Bring about 1 1/2 inches of water to a boil in a pot that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the bowl you will be using for the sabayon. Meanwhile, in a large metal bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks, and sugar for about 1 minute, or until the mixture is smooth.
- Set the bowl over the pot and, using a large whisk, whip the mixture while you turn the bowl (for even heating). After about 2 minutes, when the eggs are foamy and have thickened, add one-third of the lemon juice. Continue to whisk vigorously and, when the mixture thickens again, add another one-third of the lemon juice. Whisk until the mixture thickens again, then add the remaining lemon juice. Continue whisking vigorously, still turning the bowl, until the mixture is thickened and light in color and the whisk leaves a trail in the bottom of the bowl. The total cooking time should be 8 to 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and leave the bowl over the water. Whisk in the butter a piece at a time. The sabayon may loosen slightly, but it will thicken and set as it cools. Pour the warm sabayon into the tart crust and place the pan on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler. While the sabayon is still warm, place the tart under the broiler. Leaving the door open, brown the top of the sabayon, rotating the tart if necessary for even color; this will take only a few seconds, so do not leave the oven. Remove the tart from the broiler and let it sit for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve at room temperature or cold.
CLASSIC FRENCH TARTE AU CITRON - FRESH LEMON TART
This is the most requested dessert in our Chambres d'Hotes; I like to make it quite tart and lemony, with creme fraiche, instead of thick double cream - plus I like it to be baked until just set and with a wobble! This is great served with a drizzle of cassis for an elegant finishing touch, plus a sprig of mint. If you are not a great lover of lemons, please reduce the quantity of lemons in the recipe.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Tarts
Time 1h
Yield 1 Tart, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Roll out the pastry and line a 24cm to 26cm tart or quiche dish. Bake blind in a pre-heated oven 180°C/350F/gas 4, for about 7-10 mins, or until lightly golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Whisk the lemon juice, crème fraiche, sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Add the grated lemon rind & mix well.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the pastry case and bake for 40 minutes or so, until the custard has set but is still slightly wobbly. Sprinkle liberally with icing sugar.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, with a drizzle of cassis and a sprig of mint. You can also serve this with a bowl of creme fraiche or cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.8, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 274.1, Sodium 330.6, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 28, Protein 10.7
FRENCH-STYLE LEMON TART RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: egg yolks, eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zests, butter, pre-baked tart shell
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Desserts
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking the egg yolks, whole eggs, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest over a bain marie (a large bowl placed over a pan of simmering hot water).
- Once combined, mix in the butter and whisk the mixture for about 10 minutes, until thick.
- Pour into a pre-baked tart shell.
- Bake for 6 minutes.
- Whilst the tart is baking, prepare the raspberry chantilly by whipping the raspberries, sugar, vanilla extract and cream together.
- Leave the tart to cool before dusting with icing sugar.
- Serve with the raspberry chantilly, fresh raspberries and mint for garnish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 40 grams
VERY FRESH LEMON TART - FRENCH TARTE AU CITRON
If you are a lemon-lover like me, you will love this tart! Thin and elegant, with plenty of fresh lemon flavor. P.S. If you want more filling, feel free to double the recipe; any filling that you don't use can be spread on toast, fresh biscuits, or scones, and it freezes well. If you use Meyer lemons, reduce the sugar slightly. You will need a 10-inch (24cm) tart pan with removable bottom. Recipe is from Executive Chef Billy Grant, who created a lemon dessert tasting with his pastry chef, Fran Marino, for his Beard House debut, and it has been on his restaurant menu ever since. This tart was paired with a lemon mascarpone mousse and lemon gelato to make it a very lemony affair, indeed. Note: Time does not include overnight chill time for the filling, plus one hour chill time for the Pâte Brisée pastry.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Tarts
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 10-inch tart, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To prepare the filling, combine all of the ingredients, cover, and let sit in the refrigerator overnight. Before finishing the tart, take the filling out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature.
- To make the pastry, mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the butter and combine by hand, rubbing the butter into the flour mixture, until it all starts to come together but is still slightly lumpy. Add the egg and just enough cream to bring the mixture together into a smooth dough with some streaks of butter still visible. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF(175ºC). Grease and flour a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4 inch and transfer to the prepared tart pan. Line with aluminum foil, weigh down with pie weights or beans, and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove the weights and foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the tart shell is cooked through and golden.
- Lower the oven temperature to 300ºF(150ºC). Stir the room-temperature filling to combine. Pour the filling into the baked shell and bake until set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool to room temperature, and chill before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.5, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 100.6, Sodium 396.8, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 15.6, Protein 4.2
Tips:
- Use a food processor to make the dough. This will save you time and energy, and it will also help to ensure that the dough is evenly mixed.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
- When rolling out the dough, use a light touch. You don't want to overwork the dough, or it will become tough.
- Use a fork to prick the bottom of the dough before baking it. This will help to prevent the dough from puffing up.
- Bake the tart crust for 15-20 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
- While the tart crust is baking, make the lemon filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and eggs. Slowly stir in the lemon juice and zest. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the tart crust is baked and the lemon filling is cooled, pour the filling into the crust. Let the tart chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
Classic French Tarte au Citron is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this tart is a great choice for both experienced and beginner bakers. Whether you are serving it to guests or enjoying it as a special treat for yourself, this classic French dessert is sure to please everyone.
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