LEMON-GINGER TART

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Somewhere between a lemon bar and a lemon pie lies this ultra tangy tart. "Tart" makes it sound difficult, but it's easier than you think: The rich filling requires zero cooking, and the crust is a simple shortbread that you just press into place. The already vibrant yellow filling gets an assist from a bit of ground turmeric. It's an ingredient that you won't taste as much as you'll see, but it just so happens to pair perfectly with the freshly grated ginger. It's an extra step, but don't skip straining the filling. It will get rid of any lumps that the whisk couldn't tackle and will prevent those unsightly air bubbles that can rise to the top after baking. The lemon slices, while optional, are not frivolous: They add a bit of texture and welcome bitterness to the tart.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups/192 grams all-purpose flour
2/3 cup/82 grams confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup/170 grams (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup/240 milliliters fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cup/252 grams granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1/4 cup/32 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Drizzle in melted butter and, using a spatula, mix until it's well combined (it'll have a sort of Play-Doh texture). Press this into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan (or you can use a 9-inch springform pan, going about an inch up the sides), using a measuring cup to flatten and make sure it's all even.
  • Bake the tart shell until it's a pale golden brown on the edges and baked through on the bottom (it will lose that greasy shine), 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Make the filling and assemble: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, egg, flour, ginger, turmeric and salt. Make sure no lumps remain, but be careful not to overmix. Pass the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to make sure no bits of flour or egg are left behind. Add lemon slices, if using, and stir to coat. Set the lemon slices aside.
  • Transfer filling to the crust (depending on the depth of your pan, you may have a few tablespoons left over). Lay reserved lemon slices across the top. Bake until the edges are set and the center no longer jiggles, but does not look dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Sugar 42 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Jai
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A must-try for any dessert lover!


Fatima Mohamed Muhammad
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The flavors are so complex and well-balanced.


Tall Yahaya
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This tart is divine!


hamza hussain
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used a pre-made pie crust to save time and it turned out great.


TARAK HASSAN
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This tart was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the tartness of the lemon balanced out the sweetness of the filling perfectly.


Sabtain Ranjhă
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Just made this and it's incredible! The lemon-ginger filling is so refreshing and the crust is flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Mark A. Barmes
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This tart is divine! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. The lemon and ginger complement each other perfectly, and the crust is out of this world. A must-try for any dessert lover!


Musa Gumede
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used a pre-made pie crust to save time and it turned out great. The lemon-ginger filling is amazing and the tart is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Darren Kinnersley
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Made this for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the tartness of the lemon balanced out the sweetness of the filling perfectly. Highly recommend!


Neaveh Sanders
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This lemon-ginger tart was an absolute delight! The combination of tangy lemon and spicy ginger was perfectly balanced, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making this again.