Desserts
June 24, 2013
Calories
319
Sodium
92mg
3% DV
Fat
11g
18% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
46g
15% DV
Fiber
1g
4% DV
Lemon Curd Tart
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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.
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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
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...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
319
Sodium
92mg
3% DV
Fat
11g
18% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
46g
15% DV
Fiber
1g
4% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Polysaturated Fat
0.88g
5%
Monosaturated Fat
3g
22%
Cholesterol
115mg
38%
Sodium
92mg
3%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Protein
8g
16%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
1g
4%
Sugar
35g
70%
Vitamin A
383IU
7%
Vitamin B6
0.37mg
18%
Vitamin C
6mg
11%
Calcium
190mg
19%
Iron
1.0mg
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.