Lemon Lover's Tart
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 8 tablespoons
- Finely grated zest of 2 lemons, blanced and refreshed (See Note)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
- Lemon Pastry Shell
- Fine strips of lemon zest, blanched and refreshed, for garnish
- In the top of a nonreactive double boiler set over but not touching simmering water, combine the eggs, egg yolks and sugar.
- Whisk frequently until the mixture is thick and pale yellow, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk in the butter, piece by piece, allowing each piece to melt before adding the next.
- Add the grated zest and lemon juice and whisk frequently until the mixture is thick and the first bubbles appear, about 10 minutes longer; do not let boil.
- Pour the filling into the Lemon Pastry Shell.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Set the tart aside at room temperature until the filling firms up, about 30 minutes, before unmolding and serving.
- Garnish with the strips of lemon zest, if desired.
eggs, egg yolks, sugar, unsalted butter, lemons, lemon juice, lemon pastry shell, lemon zest
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lemon-lovers-tart (may not work)