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Lemon Tart 02

Lemon Tart 02 is a pies recipe made with Flour, Sugar, Cold Unsalted Butter, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Unsalted Butter Cut Into. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine flour and sugar.

2. 2

   Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives.

3. 3

   Add egg and stir until dough forms a ball.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate until chilled through.

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/8 inch thick to fit a 10-inch tart pan.

6. 6

   Line bottom of pan with aluminum foil.

7. 7

   Place crust in pan and fill pan with rice or dried beans to keep crust from buckling.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove rice or beans and bake 3 to 4 minutes longer, until browned.

10. 10

    Let cool thoroughly before filling.

11. 11

    To make the filling: Beat eggs and yolks together in a bowl or the top of a double boiler.

12. 12

    Add lemon juice and rind, whisk vigorously to combine.

13. 13

    Gradually add sugar, whisking in each addition thoroughly.

14. 14

    Place bowl over a pan of hot (not boiling) water.

15. 15

    Stir constantly until mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon.

16. 16

    Remove from heat and stir in butter.

17. 17

    Mix thoroughly and pour into cooled crust.

18. 18

    Chill.

19. 19

    To serve, decorate with whipped cream, raspberries and mint leaves if desired. Serves 8.