Classic Lemon Tart - French Dessert

Ingredients

  • 5 piece Eggs (free-range)
    Alternative: Flax eggs
  • 190 g Caster sugar
  • 250 ml Double cream
  • 4 piece Lemon (juice and zest)
  • 225 g Ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry (ready-made sweet)
  • 110 g Goats' cheese (mild) (mild)
  • 50 ml Double cream
    Alternative: Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6).

  2. Prepare the lemon filling: In a bowl, whisk the 5 eggs gently. Add the caster sugar and mix well. Stir in the 250ml double cream and lemon juice. Pass the mixture through a sieve, then stir in the lemon zest. Set aside.

  3. Prepare the pastry case: Grease a 20cm (8in) flan ring with butter or margarine. Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit the ring, allowing it to slightly overhang the edges. Line the pastry with greaseproof paper and fill with rice or baking beans.

  4. Blind bake the crust: Transfer the pastry to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove the beans and paper, and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.

  5. Bake the tart: Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (300°F/Gas 2). Carefully pour the lemon mixture into the tart case. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the filling is just set and the pastry is golden-brown.

  6. Cool and chill: Remove the tart from the oven and trim off the overhanging edges of the pastry. Allow it to cool completely, then place in the fridge to chill for about 2 hours.

  7. Caramelise the topping: Preheat the grill to medium. Dust the top of the chilled tart generously with icing sugar, then place briefly under the grill until caramelised.

  8. Prepare the goats' cheese cream: Place the goats' cheese, 50ml double cream, and 2 tbsp icing sugar into a bowl and mix well.

  9. To serve, cut the tart into wedges and serve with a spoonful of the goats' cheese cream.

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