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

RS Tuhin
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I've never made a tart before, but this recipe was easy to follow and my tart turned out great! It's a delicious and impressive dessert.


Rajiv Seenath
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This tart is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust is delicious.


Firoj Mahmud FM (Mostofa mahmud)
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this tart was surprisingly good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy.


Raquel Elie
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This is the best lemon tart I've ever had! The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


Michelle Edwards
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is so flaky.


Mdripon khan
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This tart is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tangy. I highly recommend it!


unknown derpy
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Its Devil
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tart turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.


Mekdes Worku
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The crust is a little too crumbly for my taste, but the filling is delicious.


Md Leon Ahmad Ahad
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The caramelized lemon filling is to die for! I could eat it by the spoonful.


Tamer Shehata
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This tart is so easy to make and it looks so impressive. I'm definitely going to make it again for my next party.


sadaf zeeshan
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I made this tart for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tart, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Christie Gibson
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This caramelized lemon tart is a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. The tart crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tangy with a hint of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


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