Lemon Tart: Crostata di Limone (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Lemon Tart: Crostata di Limone (Mario Batali)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 oz (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 egg
  • pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 lemons , zested, plus 3 lemon

Directions:

  1. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan with butter and set aside.
  2. Toss together the flour, almonds, and sugar. Cut the butter into the dry mixture until it is the consistency of fine bread crumbs. Add 1 egg and salt and mix well, kneading slightly. Form the pastry into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate while you make the filling.
  3. Beat the 4 egg yolks with the sugar until very thick, then beat in the lemon zest and juice. Transfer the mixture to the top of a double boiler and set over barely simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  5. Roll the dough, if you can, between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Place in a pan and prick the dough with a fork all over the bottom, line with waxed paper, and fill with dried beans or rice to keep the bottom from puffing. Place in the oven and bake 10 minutes, then remove the paper and beans, and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, beat the 4 egg whites until very stiff and fold them into the cooled lemon mixture.
  7. Remove the pie casing from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F. Spread the lemon filling over the pie shell and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the filling is thoroughly set.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 857.48 Kcal (3590 kJ)
Calories from fat 616.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68.52g 105%
Cholesterol 189.25mg 63%
Sodium 38.76mg 2%
Potassium 174.02mg 4%
Total Carbs 56.82g 19%
Sugars 25.68g 103%
Dietary Fiber 2.88g 12%
Protein 8.08g 16%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 61.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 488.36 Kcal (2045 kJ)
Calories from fat 351.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.03g 105%
Cholesterol 107.78mg 63%
Sodium 22.08mg 2%
Potassium 99.11mg 4%
Total Carbs 32.36g 19%
Sugars 14.63g 103%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 12%
Protein 4.6g 16%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 25%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 35mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.3
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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