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Egg White Tart with Lemon Cream

17/11/2023

The egg white tart with lemon cream is a fresh and light dessert, ideal for those who want to reuse leftover egg whites from other preparations. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 150 g of egg whites (about 5 medium egg whites)
  • 100 g of icing sugar
  • 100 g of almond flour
  • 50 g of all-purpose flour
  • A pinch of salt
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon

For the lemon cream:

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 100 g of sugar
  • Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons (untreated)
  • 40 g of butter
  • 30 g of cornstarch (cornflour)

For the decoration:

  • Icing sugar (optional)
  • Lemon slices (optional)

Preparation

Egg white base:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a tart pan with parchment paper or by buttering and lightly flouring it.
  2. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until you achieve a firm consistency.
  3. Slowly add the icing sugar without deflating the egg whites.
  4. Gently incorporate the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and grated lemon zest, mixing with movements from the bottom up so as not to deflate the mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into the pan and level it with a spatula.
  6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the surface becomes golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Lemon cream:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you have a light and fluffy mixture.
  2. Add the lemon zest and juice, then the sifted cornstarch, and mix until you get a smooth mixture.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously until the cream thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes, then incorporate the butter in pieces.
  5. Let the cream cool completely, then pour over the egg white base.

Let the tart rest in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. When ready to serve, you can decorate it with icing sugar and lemon slices, if desired.

This tart is a delicious variation of the traditional Italian tart, and the lemon cream is inspired by the classic flavor of limoncello and pastiera. Enjoy your meal!

Egg White Tart with Lemon Cream