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Citrus Tart Recipe

A refreshing and tangy citrus tart perfect for dessert.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoon cold water

Filling

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the egg yolk and cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Press the dough into a tart pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool.
  5. For the filling, whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Gradually add orange juice, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and butter until smooth. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
  7. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Citrus, Tart
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