Double-Decker Lemon Tart
- 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 14 cup sugar
- lemon slice
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 12 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 14 cup butter, melted
- 2 drops liquid yellow food coloring
- 1 cup sugar
- 14 cup cornstarch
- 18 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- 13 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Unfold and stack piecrusts on a lightly floured surface.
- Roll into 1 (12-inch) circle.
- Fit piecrust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish tart or quiche pan (about 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-inches deep).
- Prick bottom and sides of piecrust with a fork.
- Freeze 10 minutes.
- Line piecrust with parchment paper; fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake at 425 for 10 minutes.
- Remove weights and parchment paper; bake 12 to 15 more minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
- Pour Tangy Lemon Tart Filling into piecrust; top with Lemon Meringue Pie Filling.
- Cover with plastic wrap, placing directly on Lemon Meringue Pie Filling.
- Chill at least 4 hours.
- Beat cream and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Dollop on top of tart.
- Garnish, if desired.
- Lemon Meringue Pie Filling:.
- Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a heavy, nonaluminum, medium saucepan.
- Whisk together egg yolks, milk, and lemon juice in a bowl; whisk into sugar mixture in pan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, and boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
- Remove pan from heat; stir in butter, lemon rind, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Tangy Lemon Tart Filling:.
- Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a heavy, nonaluminum, medium saucepan; gradually whisk in lemon juice, eggs, and butter.
- Cook mixture, whisking constantly, over medium-low heat 8 to 12 minutes or until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat, add food coloring, and let stand 10 minutes.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/double-decker-lemon-tart-157567 (may not work)