Receta de Lucas Fuente: Torta de limón

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

Prepare the filling by combining milk, 2 eggs, sugar, and cornstarch in a pot.

Heat the mixture on the stove until it comes to a boil to create a lemon custard.

Once off the heat, add lemon zest and juice to the custard.

For the crust, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and an egg in a bowl.

Add butter at room temperature in cubes to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough by hand until it is firm and can be shaped.

Roll out the dough and place it in a tart pan.

Pour the lemon custard into the crust.

Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for approximately 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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