CARAMELIZED LEMON TART

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A Swedish dessert found on epicurious. The top of this tart can be caramelized brulee style or simply sprinkled with powdered sugar. Prep time does not include 3 hours chilling prior to serving.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon ice water
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • for crust: Combine flour, sugar and salt in processor.
  • Add butter; cut in using on/off turns until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  • Mix yolk and ice water in small bowl.
  • Add to crumb mixture; process until dough begins to clump together.
  • Press over bottom and up sides of 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Trim edges.
  • Pierce crust all over with fork.
  • Chill 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Line crust with foil.
  • Fill with dried beans or pie weights.
  • Bake until crust is set, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and beans.
  • Continue baking until pale golden, pressing with back of fork if crust bubbles, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Transfer crust to rack.
  • Maintain oven temperature.
  • for filling: Whisk eggs, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, cream and lemon juice in large bowl.
  • Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; whisk to blend well.
  • Pour filling into tart shell.
  • Bake tart until filling is set, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer tart to rack and cool.
  • Refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Sift powdered sugar over tart.
  • Broil until caramelized, watching closely, about 1 minute.
  • Refrigerate tart 15 minutes.
  • Remove tart pan sides.
  • Transfer tart to platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.8, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 244.3, Sodium 157.4, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 46.7, Protein 7.8

Takudzwa Murwira
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This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


jk jsdjerjjr rjdjir4r
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tart turned out perfectly.


Realm Dess
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tart turned out really dry.


Ahtsham Ahmed
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This is the best lemon tart recipe I've ever tried.


Md Walton
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Clestina Barrett
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The filling was a bit too runny for my taste, but I think that's just because I didn't let it chill long enough.


Ella Wright
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this tart changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious.


Rijan Yadav
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This is my new favorite tart recipe! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Madi Livingston
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I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly, but other than that, the tart turned out great.


Sonogram Sherpa
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The tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.


Haider Shah
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I've never made a tart before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


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


MD Bijy
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This caramelized lemon tart was a hit! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was buttery and flaky. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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