Caramelized Lemon-Lime Tart Recipe

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Caramelized Lemon-Lime Tart
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
546
Calories
Total time
365
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 recipe pate sucre , recipe follows
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup lime juice
  • 2 small lemons , zested
  • 2 small limes , zested
  • 6 oz (1 1/2 sticks) soft butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 1/3 cups cake or pastry flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces
  • 1 or 2 tbsp heavy cream

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Roll out the pate sucre to a circle about 1/4 inch thick and large enough to slightly overlap a 9-inch metal tart pan. Fit the dough into the pan and trim the edges. Line the bottom and sides of the shell with parchment, or coffee filter papers, or aluminum foil. Fill the lining with dried beans, rice or aluminum beans and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and remove the beans and the lining. Return the shell to the oven and bake until golden, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  3. In a large metal bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, lemon and lime juice, and zests. Set over simmering water and continue to whisk until the mixture is very thick, about 10 minutes.
  4. Turn off the flame and whisk in the butter, a few pieces at a time. (You don't want the mixture to cool down before all the butter is incorporated.) Strain the filling into a bowl. Scrape into the baked tart shell and smooth with a metal spatula. Cool and then refrigerate until firm, 3 to 4 hours, up to overnight.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the top of the filling. With a propane blowtorch, caramelize the sugar. (This can also be done under the broiler. Place the tart on the broiler tray directly under the flame, watching carefully to prevent burning). Refrigerate the tart for at least 30 minutes. Or, if desired, eliminate the 2 tablespoons of sugar and arrange circles of raspberries on top of the tart. Sift a little powdered sugar over the berries just before serving.
  6. Cut into slices and serve. If you have caramelized the sugar, serve the tart with fresh strawberries or raspberries.
  7. Pate Sucre:
  8. In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and process until the texture resembles fine meal.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon of the cream. Scrape into the machine and process until a ball begins to form, using the additional tablespoon of cream, if necessary. Remove the dough from the machine, and on a lightly floured surface, press down into a circle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  10. Yield: 2 (9-inch) tart shells
  11. Propane Gas Torch Warning: Propane gas torches are highly flammable and should be kept away from heat or flame, and should not be exposed to prolonged sunlight. Propane gas torches should only be used in well-ventilated areas. When lighting a propane gas torch, place the torch on a flat, steady surface, facing away from you. Light the match or lighter and then open the gas valve. Light the gas jet, and blow out the match. Always turn off the burner valve to finger tight when finished using the torch. Children should never use a propane gas torch without adult supervision.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 546.38 Kcal (2288 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.06g 28%
Cholesterol 224.92mg 75%
Sodium 597.28mg 25%
Potassium 217.42mg 5%
Total Carbs 89.15g 30%
Sugars 50.28g 201%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 7%
Protein 10.93g 22%
Vitamin C 26.6mg 44%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 200.8mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 229.69 Kcal (962 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.59g 28%
Cholesterol 94.55mg 75%
Sodium 251.09mg 25%
Potassium 91.4mg 5%
Total Carbs 37.48g 30%
Sugars 21.14g 201%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 7%
Protein 4.59g 22%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 44%
Iron 1.2mg 16%
Calcium 84.4mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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