Lemon Curd Tart

June 24, 2013

My lemon tree produces fruit about twice a year. Right now the tree is getting ready to bloom again but there are still loads of lemons on it from the last blooming. I decided to put some of those lemons to good use today by making a lemon curd tart. Lemon curd is fabulous and can be used in a variety of ways. You can also switch out the lemon juice for lime or orange. If you decide to go orange, cut back on the sugar by 1/3 to 1/2. This will depend on the sweetness of the oranges you are using.

Cooks Tip- If your lemons are a bit firm, put them in the microwave for about 10 seconds. This will warm up the lemon and it will release more juice for you.

2/3 cup lemon juice(about 4 large lemons)
1 1/3 cup sugar
zest of one lemon
10 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
4 large eggs and 4 egg yolks

Crust
In a food processor place:
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup(1 stick) of cold butter cut into pieces
1/3 cup sugar

To make Filling In a small sauce pot, off the heat, whisk the lemon juice, sugar, eggs, yolks, and half of the zest together. Place the pot over medium heat and add the butter. Whisk constantly until the...
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Nutritions

Calories
319

Sodium
92mg
3% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

Snack Baked