Lime Tart With Brown Butter Crust Recipe

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Lime Tart With Brown Butter Crust
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 finely grated lime , zest of
  • salt , a pinch
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp finely grated lime zest

Directions:

  1. Make the curd: melt the butter in a large saucepan over med-low heat.
  2. Remove pan from heat and whisk in the egg yolks, sugar, lime zest, juice, and salt.
  3. Return to medium heat, and cook, whisking frequently at first and constantly toward the end, for about 10 minutes, until thickened.
  4. Immediately pour the curd through a fine strainer set over a medium glass measure or bowl.
  5. Let cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally; the curd will continue to thicken as it cools.
  6. Refrigerate, tightly covered, for about 2 hours, until thoroughly chilled and set (can be refrigerated for up to 1 month).
  7. Make the pastry: heat the butter in a small saucepan or skillet over low heat until it is a nutty brown color; watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.
  8. Immediately pour the butter into a small glass measure or heatproof bowl and let cool to room temperature.
  9. Position a rack in the middle of oven; preheat oven to 350°.
  10. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  11. Slowly pour in the butter, stirring constantly with a fork, and continue stirring just until the dough holds together when a small bit is pressed between your fingers.
  12. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
  13. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
  14. Prick all over with a fork; bake for 20 minutes, or until light golden brown; let cool on a wire rack.
  15. With an electric mixer on med-high speed, beat the cream in a medium bowl just until it forms stiff peaks when the beaters are lifted.
  16. Whisk in the lime curd just until combined.
  17. Transfer the filling to the crust and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  18. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until thoroughly chilled and set, or for up to 8 hours.
  19. Just before serving, make the topping: pulse the sugar and lime zest in a spice grinder until the zest is finely ground.
  20. Sprinkle evenly over the tart and serve cut into wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 393.63 Kcal (1648 kJ)
Calories from fat 249.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.69g 43%
Cholesterol 185.27mg 62%
Sodium 126.74mg 5%
Potassium 109.06mg 2%
Total Carbs 30.78g 10%
Sugars 10.4g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 7.06g 14%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 39.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 314.39 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.11g 43%
Cholesterol 147.97mg 62%
Sodium 101.22mg 5%
Potassium 87.1mg 2%
Total Carbs 24.58g 10%
Sugars 8.31g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 4%
Protein 5.64g 14%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 31.4mg 4%

* 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

  • 10
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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