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Lemon brulè tart

17/11/2023

The Lemon Brulè Tart is an exquisite variant of the more classic tarte au citron, with a crunchy touch of caramelized sugar on top. Here are the ingredients and procedure to prepare this delicious dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 disk of shortcrust pastry (you can use a ready-made version or make it yourself)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 200 g of sugar
  • 100 ml of fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons grated
  • 100 g of unsalted butter, melted
  • Brown or granulated sugar, as needed for caramelization

Preparation

  1. Roll out the shortcrust pastry disk in a tart pan with a removable bottom, making sure to evenly cover the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork and let it rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  3. Line the pastry base with parchment paper and fill with dry beans or baking weights to bake it blind. Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove the beans and parchment paper and bake for another 5 minutes. Allow to cool afterwards.
  4. While the base is cooling, in a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and foamy.
  5. Add the lemon juice and grated zest, mixing well.
  6. Incorporate the melted butter and stir until homogeneous.
  7. Pour the lemon filling over the cooled pastry base and level with a spatula.
  8. Bake again at 160 °C for about 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is just set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  9. Take the tart out of the oven and let it cool completely.
  10. Sprinkle an even layer of brown or granulated sugar over the surface of the tart.
  11. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until a golden, crunchy crust is formed.

Curiosity

The caramelization of the sugar not only adds a pleasant contrast in texture to the creaminess of the filling, but it also intensifies the lemon flavor, creating a nice balance between sweet and tart, which is the secret to the charm of this dessert.

Serve it at room temperature or slightly chilled, it’s even more delicious! And if you want to stay true to the Italian style, you might accompany the tart with a good limoncello or a chilled prosecco. Bon appétit!

Lemon brulè tart