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Lemon Tart with a Lemon Pecan Crust
in Diana's Recipe Book
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Servings: 8 |
Comments: This is one of my favorites. A lemon tart with a cream cheese-lemon filling, and the most scrumptious buttery crust made with ground pecans, flour and lemon zest. I highly recommend making this lemon tart. It's very easy, and you'll have a delicious dessert to serve to your family or guests. A real winner!!......Diana |
Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup finely ground pecans (optional) 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel, OR 1/8 tsp. lemon oil 1/2 cup (1 stick/4 oz/113g) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces For the Filling: 5 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 7 tablespoons (3 ounces) fresh lemon juice (approximately 4 average size lemons) 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel OR 1/8 tsp. lemon oil For the Topping: (optional) 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar Garnish (optional) Fresh raspberries, fresh blueberries, or any type of berries of your choice Lemon Peel, cut into 3-4 thin strips |
Instructions: To Make Crust: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F/220 degrees C. Prepare a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom by lightly spraying with cooking oil spray. Mix flour, sugar, ground pecans, and lemon peel (or lemon oil, if using) in food processor. Add butter. Cut in using on/off turns until mixture forms moist clumps. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of prepared tart pan. Pierce crust all over with fork. Freeze 15 minutes. Bake crust at 425 degrees F/220 degrees C (400 degrees F/200 degrees C if using dark colored or non-stick pan) until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer crust to rack and let cool. Turn oven down to 350 degrees F/180 C (325 degrees F/160 degrees C if using dark colored or non-stick pan). To Make Lemon Filling: Beat cream cheese in food processor or electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar and beat until incorporated. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lemon juice, and grated lemon peel (or lemon oil, if using) and beat until well blended. Pour filling into crust and bake at 350 degrees F/180 degrees C, for about 30 minutes. Transfer tart to rack and cool. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. To Make Topping: (topping is optional) Put bowl and beaters in freezer for 15 minutes. Beat cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer whipped cream to pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe cream around edge of tart. Refrigerate. Before serving, decoratively garnish with berries (optional) or dust top with confectioners' sugar. Store in refrigerator. Tip: Slice 3 or 4 thin strips of lemon peel (about 1/8 inch wide and about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long), and use as a simple garnish for the center of tart. Makes 8 servings. Photograph taken by Diana Baker Woodall© 2002 |
Source: DianasDesserts.com |
Date: August 28, 2002 |
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Reviewer: Sadie
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This tart is every bit as delicious and easy to make as Diana says in her comments. It won't disappoint.
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This tart is every bit as delicious and easy to make as Diana says in her comments. It won't disappoint.
Reviewer: Mary
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A perfect ending to a meal. My family and friends loved the lemon filling. Not tart or too sweet...yummy. The crust is also very good.
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A perfect ending to a meal. My family and friends loved the lemon filling. Not tart or too sweet...yummy. The crust is also very good.
Reviewer: Linda
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This is a delightful recipe. I have made it several times and thought it was delicious as did others. Thanks.
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This is a delightful recipe. I have made it several times and thought it was delicious as did others. Thanks.
Reviewer: adely sarai
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EXTREMELY DELICIOUS. IT WILL ABSOLOUTLY NOT DISSAPOINT YOUR TASTE BUDS. IF IT WAS POSSIBLE I WOULD GIVE IT 5 WHOLE STARS, NOT 3/4 EATEN PIES.
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EXTREMELY DELICIOUS. IT WILL ABSOLOUTLY NOT DISSAPOINT YOUR TASTE BUDS. IF IT WAS POSSIBLE I WOULD GIVE IT 5 WHOLE STARS, NOT 3/4 EATEN PIES.