French Style Lemon Tart Step by Step (With Lemon custard)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can be lower in saturated fat.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

whole eggs

🥗Healthier: flax eggs

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flax eggs are vegan and can reduce cholesterol.

Prepare a pre-cooked tart shell using sweet shortcrust pastry.

In a bowl, mix fresh lemon juice with caster sugar.

In a separate bowl, whisk together whole eggs and egg yolks with additional caster sugar until smooth.

Incorporate corn flour into the egg mixture.

Add the lemon juice mixture to the egg mixture and combine well.

Slowly add in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla essence, mixing until fully combined.

Melt the butter and mix it into the filling until smooth.

Pour the lemon custard cream filling into the pre-cooked tart shell.

Bake the tart until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.

Let the tart cool to room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

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