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
8
Servings
30 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Total Time
GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS
- 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.