CARAMELIZED LEMON TART

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Like a creme brulee, this dessert has crunchy caramelized sugar on top. But a silky lemon filling is below, chilled in a crisp tart shell made with pate sucree.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

All-purpose flour, for work surface
Pate Sucree
Finely grated zest of 2 lemons, plus 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained of seeds and pulp (about 2 lemons total)
1 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons for caramelizing top
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface; roll to 1/8 inch thick. Press into bottom and up sides of a 13 3/4-by-4 1/4-by-1-inch rectangular tart pan (pan should have a removable bottom); trim dough along rim. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Line bottom with parchment paper; add pie weights. Bake shell until edges just turn golden, about 10 minutes. Remove weights and parchment; bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Put lemon juice and 1 cup sugar into a heatproof bowl. Pass yolks through a fine sieve into bowl; whisk to combine. Set bowl over a pan of simmering water; whisk until thick, about 10 minutes. Remove bowl from heat; stir in zest. Stir in butter, 1 piece at a time, until it melts. Pour filling into tart shell. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Place tart on a baking sheet. Remove sides from pan and place them upside down over sides of tart to prevent edges from burning. Sift 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar evenly over top of filling. Using a small butane kitchen torch, carefully caramelize sugar until it is deep amber. Tart can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 day.

Donald McCloskey
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I love the combination of lemon and caramel in this tart. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


SOLO PARKER
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover lemons. It's also a great dessert to make for a crowd.


Xusen Mumin
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this tart with no problems. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.


Buule Yare
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This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Asadul Hoqe Sipu simonto
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I'm definitely going to be making this tart again. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sharon Newcomb
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This tart is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so refreshing.


Rony Howlader
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Overall, I thought the caramelized lemon tart was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the tart was delicious.


Shamape gaming
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I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly, but the tart still tasted good.


Abir Abir
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The caramelized lemon tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was delicious.


Zenbil abdou
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this tart was surprisingly good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart.


Abdulrehman Chuadry
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


David Cancer
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


mariak deng
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The lemon flavor in this tart is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Larwa Collins
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This tart is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use store-bought puff pastry to save time.


Nini Nini
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The caramelized lemon tart was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Toby Hall
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Written skills
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This caramelized lemon tart was an absolute delight! The combination of the tangy lemon and the sweet, buttery crust was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.