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Elegant French Lemon Tart Trio: A Decadent Delight!

Elegant French Lemon Tart Trio
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A decadent dessert featuring a trio of elegant French lemon tarts, including a classic lemon curd tart and mini lemon tartlets, perfect for fine dining or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • For the crust:
    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
    • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1–2 tbsp cold water (as needed)
  • For the crème pâtissière (pastry cream):
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch
    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • For the lemon curd layer:
    • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp lemon zest
    • 2/3 cup sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • For the sponge domes:
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add water to form dough. Press into a tart or square pan. Bake 15–18 min until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  2. Make pastry cream: In a saucepan, heat milk until warm. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly add warm milk, whisking constantly. Return to heat and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Cool and refrigerate.
  3. Prepare lemon curd: In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs over medium heat. Add butter and stir until thick and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  4. Make sponge domes: Whip eggs and sugar until pale and thick. Add vanilla, fold in flour. Pipe small domes onto parchment and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Assemble: Spread pastry cream over cooled crust. Pour lemon curd on top. Chill to set. Once set, top with sponge domes. Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Use a silicone mold for even domes.
  • Make pastry cream and curd ahead for quicker assembly.
  • Substitute lime for a tropical variation.

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