INGREDIENTS

For the Pastry:
  • 7 T (100 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
  • ½ C (96 g) sugar
  • 1 C (125 g) flour
  • Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
  • 3 lg eggs
  • 3 lg egg yolks
  • ⅔ cup (20 g) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ C plus 2 T (143 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ C (144 g) granulated sugar
For the Garnish:
  • Confectioners’ sugar

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Lemon Tart
  • Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Place pastry ingredients in a bowl; knead lightly to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, then place chilled dough on a floured surface and roll out ⅛ inch thick. Transfer to tart pan; pierce bottom with a fork; chill.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together eggs and egg yolks in a small bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan, stir together lemon juice, butter and sugar over low heat until butter has melted and mixture is combined.
  • Pour a little of this mixture into bowl with eggs, stirring constantly; then pour egg mixture back into pan and stir constantly over low heat until mixture thickens and begins to bubble around edges. Pour into tart shell; bake 30 minutes or until top is golden.
  • Dust with confectioners’ sugar prior to serving.

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