The Chef's Favorite Lemon Tart Recipe

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The Chef's Favorite Lemon Tart
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Ingredients
15
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Nutrition
407
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preparation for the tart shell: In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the egg yolk mixture and pulse just until the dough can be gathered into a ball. Flatten into a 6-inch disc, wrap in plastic, and chill several hours or overnight. Let the dough soften slightly at room temperature before rolling.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 13-inch round. Fit the dough into a 10 1/2-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim the dough flush with the rim and freeze the tart shell until firm. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Line the shell with foil or parchment and fill with pie weights, rice, or dried beans. Bake for 20 minutes until set. Remove the foil and weights and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove the shell from the oven and immediately brush the hot pastry with the egg white.
  4. Hint: When rolling tart pastry, always save all the dough scraps in case you need them to repair a crack in a partially baked shell. If the pastry bubbles up during the baking process, gently prick the pastry with a fork to release air bubbles. Check several times and repeat if necessary. The egg white serves to seal the pastry, which is especially helpful with a liquid filling such as this. It is essential that there be no cracks or holes visible in the partially baked shell. Make any necessary repairs prior to filling.
  5. Preparation for the tart: When the pastry is almost done baking, assemble the filling. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest and orange zest and cream till smooth. Transfer the tart shell to the oven. Place the filling in a pitcher and slowly pour into the shell as high as possible without overfilling. There might be a bit of filling left over.
  6. Bake the tart for approximately 25 minutes, until the filling is barely set. Check the tart after 20 minutes and keep checking it every few minutes after that. It is crucial not to overbake this filling!
  7. Cool to room temperature before serving with berries and whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 406.68 Kcal (1703 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.75g 32%
Cholesterol 141.45mg 47%
Sodium 610.53mg 25%
Potassium 147.38mg 3%
Total Carbs 49.23g 16%
Sugars 24.1g 96%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 10%
Protein 7.51g 15%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 95.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 284.73 Kcal (1192 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.52g 32%
Cholesterol 99.04mg 47%
Sodium 427.46mg 25%
Potassium 103.19mg 3%
Total Carbs 34.47g 16%
Sugars 16.87g 96%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 10%
Protein 5.26g 15%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 11%
Calcium 67.2mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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