Best 2 Meyer Lemon Crostata Recipes
Indulge in the delightful Meyer Lemon Crostata, a rustic Italian tart that captures the essence of springtime with its vibrant citrus flavor. This delectable treat features a flaky, buttery crust enveloping a luscious filling of Meyer lemons, known for their uniquely sweet-tart profile. As you slice into the crostata, the burst of citrusy goodness tantalizes your taste buds, complemented by the subtle hint of vanilla. With its vibrant yellow filling peeking through the golden crust, the Meyer Lemon Crostata is a feast for the eyes and the palate. This versatile recipe includes variations for a classic lattice crust, a simple crumble topping, and a vegan-friendly version, ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful treat. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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MEYER LEMON CURD TART
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the dough:
- Put the butter, sugar, flour, egg yolk and salt in a food processor and pulse for 30 to 60 seconds or until the mixture has a grainy consistency, or what I like to call the "Parmesan cheese" stage. Add half of the water and pulse the food processor 2 to 3 times. The dough should start to come together, add the remaining water if needed. Check the consistency of the dough by clenching a small handful in your fist. If the dough stays together it is the proper consistency. If not, pulse the dough with a little more water. When the dough has reached the proper consistency, dump it out on a clean work surface. Using the heel of your hand, schmear the dough straight forward and roll it back with your fingertips. Repeat this process 1 to 2 more times, dust with flour if needed. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 to 1/4-inch in thickness. Lay the dough in the tart pan. Push the dough into the sides of the tart pan by rolling a small scrap of dough into a ball and pushing it into the dough. Roll over the top edge of the tart pan with the rolling pin to cut the extra dough from the pan and create a crisp edge. Cover the dough with aluminum foil and gently poke the foil into the side edges to fit the pan. This will help to keep the sides of the tart tall and straight as it cooks. Fill the tart shell with the dried beans and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, remove the foil and beans and bake for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove the tart shell from the oven and cool. The dough should be golden and crisp.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs and salt and whisk to a homogeneous consistency. Place in saucepan and bring to a medium heat. Cook, whisking, constantly until the mixture has thickened, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, 2 pats at a time until it's incorporated and has a silky consistency.
- Pour the lemon curd into the prepared tart shell and bake in the preheated oven until the lemon curd has set, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.
- To garnish: In a small bowl, mix together blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Serve alongside tart slices.
MEYER LEMON TART
The Meyer lemon has always been something of a California secret, and every year when its brief growing season begins there, eager cooks sigh with relief. The Meyer is not as assertive as the common supermarket varieties, but it offers so much more in nuanced flavor that it is unforgettable. And these days, the Meyer's secret is finally out. A Meyer lemon contains about four times the sugar of a regular lemon, but it can be used almost interchangeably with the traditional varieties, adding a rounder edge to both sweet and savory dishes. And you can use the whole thing - from pulp to peel. This gorgeous tart is the ideal way to showcase its seductive fragrance and flavor. (Regular lemons will work well in this recipe too, but you'll likely want to add a bit more sugar.)
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield One 10-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the crust: in the bowl of a mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg yolk and the milk, and beat to combine. In a medium bowl, combine the flour with salt. Slowly add the flour to the butter mixture, stirring until completely blended. Gather dough into two balls. Freeze one for future use, chill the other for at least 1 hour.
- Heavily butter a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into the pan and trim the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork, and place the shell in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- While shell is in freezer, prepare lemon curd. Grate zest of lemons. Squeeze lemons to extract 1 cup of juice. In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine juice and zest. Add remaining sugar, butter and salt. Place over medium heat, stirring once or twice, until sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.
- In bowl of a mixer, combine eggs and egg yolks until blended. Slowly add hot lemon mixture to eggs until blended. Return mixture to saucepan, and place over low heat. Whisk constantly until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency; do not allow it to boil. Remove from heat, and continue to stir to stop the cooking. Strain lemon curd into a bowl. Adjust sugar to taste; the curd should be tart, but may need additional sugar if the lemons were unripe. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it right against the surface of the curd. Allow to cool.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove tart shell from freezer, and bake until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Spoon lemon curd into tart shell, and smooth the top. Bake until filling has puffed around the edges, about 30 minutes. Cover edges with foil, if necessary, to prevent over-browning. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to make the dough quickly and easily.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can also make the dough by hand. Just be sure to work it until it is smooth and elastic.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
- When rolling out the dough, be sure to use a lightly floured surface. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking.
- If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour. However, be careful not to add too much flour, as this will make the dough tough.
- When filling the crostata, be sure to leave a 1-inch border around the edge. This will help to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Bake the crostata for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the crostata cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Meyer lemon crostata is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tart Meyer lemons and the flaky crust is simply irresistible. If you are looking for a new recipe to try, I highly recommend this one. You won't be disappointed!
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