French Lemon Tart Recipe
Berries, Blood orange sorbetto.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Toppings
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the softened unsalted butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in the egg yolk and ice water until the dough comes together.
- 2
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and additional egg yolks until well combined. Add in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until smooth.
- 5
Add Cream
Gently fold in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- 6
Fill the Crust
Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- 7
Bake the Tart
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Serving
- 8
Prepare for Serving
Once the tart has cooled, slice it into wedges. Serve each piece with a scoop of blood orange sorbetto and a handful of mixed berries on the side.
