Lemon tart

A lemon tart is probably the first dessert we fall in love with as children. The powerful zesty taste impacts and explodes on our taste buds and leaves an indelible imprint on our memories. For a powerful dessert, it’s surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

4-5 Lemons (organic)

150 gram of sugar

3 whole egg

3 egg yolks

300 ml of cream.    

Pre-baked tart shell

Optional 

Meringue;

85 gram of icing sugar

4 egg whites ( or 100 gram)

Method

Zest of 1- 2 lemons and the the segments of them all, Blend the lemons

segment and zest, and the whisk the other ingredients in.

Strain the juice, and let it rest for 30 minutes, skim of the  top so it is a smooth surface free of bubbles. 

Pour it in a pre baked tart shell, and bake it for 30-45 minutes at 85-95c / 185-200f degrees depending on the oven,

It should look like a custard on top.

If you wish you can add meringue on top , but it is not necessary.