Lemon Tart (Torta di Limone) Recipe

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Lemon Tart (Torta di Limone)
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Directions:

  1. Whisk the egg yolks, 2/3 c sugar, and the flour until smooth.
  2. Heat the wine and 3 T sugar in a 2 quart noncorrodible saucepan to a boil; stir in the lemon juice and zest.
  3. Whisk 3 T of the hot wine mixture, 1 T at a time, into the egg yolk mixture.
  4. Then gradually stir the egg yolk mixture into the remaining wine mixture with a wooden spoon.
  5. Heat over low heat, STIRRING CONSTANTLY, until bubbly.
  6. If the mixture looks lumpy, whisk it vigorously to smooth it.
  7. Cook unil it is as thick as cooked cereal, about 2 minutes.
  8. Let cool to room temp and refridgerate.
  9. Beat the egg white in a mixer bowl until soft peaks are formed.
  10. Beat, gradually adding 1/4 c sugar, until peaks are stiff and shiny; do not overbeat.
  11. Spoon the lemon filling into the tart shell and smooth the top.
  12. Spoon the meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe a ring of rosettes around the edge Heat the oven to 350F.
  13. Bake until the meringue colors slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
  14. Cool to room temp on a rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 220.97 Kcal (925 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.24g 3%
Cholesterol 81.84mg 27%
Sodium 39.17mg 2%
Potassium 60.88mg 1%
Total Carbs 43.72g 15%
Sugars 38.54g 154%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 1%
Protein 3.78g 8%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 207.26 Kcal (868 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.1g 3%
Cholesterol 76.76mg 27%
Sodium 36.74mg 2%
Potassium 57.1mg 1%
Total Carbs 41.01g 15%
Sugars 36.15g 154%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 3.54g 8%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 15mg 2%

* 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

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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