The BEST Tarte Au Citron Recipe ~ French Husband Approved! | Lemon Tart Recipe

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 the sweet shortcrust pastry by mixing all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly.

Add egg yolks, vanilla, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt to the pastry mixture and combine until a dough forms.

Roll out the dough and press it into a tart pan, then refrigerate.

Blind bake the crust until lightly golden.

In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth.

Slowly incorporate cold unsalted butter and vanilla into the lemon mixture.

Pour the lemon custard into the baked tart crust.

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

Let the tart cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Top with berries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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