Tarte au Citron (Lemon Tart) Recipe

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Tarte au Citron (Lemon Tart)
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  1. DOUGH (PATE SABLEE): In a food processor, combine butter, sugar, salt, vanilla and egg and pulse until blended. Pulse in the flour and almond meal just until the dough comes together. Pat dough flat into a disk on plastic film, wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
  2. Cut dough into two pieces and roll out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut round pieces a little larger than the 4-inch mold. Ease each dough piece down into a mold and press dough along the bottom and edge. Flush excess dough off top edge of mold to keep the edge even. Complete placing the dough in remaining molds. Chill for at least 1 hour. Pre-heat oven to 400 F.
  3. Line shells with wax paper and fill with raw rice or beans to weigh the dough down to blind bake the shells. Bake the shells until sides are light brown. Remove paper and beans from shells and let cool.
  4. CITRON FILLING: In a food processor, pulse lemon sections just enough to slighty break up the sections. This should not be a smooth puree. Add remaining ingredients and pulse briefly just to mix together. Line pre-baked tart shells on a baking tray. Place filling in a large measuring cup with a spout or a pitcher and fill each tart shell all the way to the top. Bake in a 300 degrees F pre-heated oven for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, just until filling is set and no longer liquid. Serve room temperature with whipped cream and fresh berries.
  5. Willow Restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, serves modern continental cuisine, combining the freshest American ingredients with classic French and Italian influences. Chef and co-owner Kate Jansen, who also founded Firehook Bakery, is responsible for the sweet side of the menu, and this is one of her signature desserts. It's very lemony, she says, I'm known for not liking desserts that are cloyingly sweet. This one has a good balance with its tart filling and sweet dough.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 758.53 Kcal (3176 kJ)
Calories from fat 467.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.97g 80%
Cholesterol 222.4mg 74%
Sodium 334.67mg 14%
Potassium 139.19mg 3%
Total Carbs 69.95g 23%
Sugars 45.76g 183%
Dietary Fiber 2.24g 9%
Protein 7.21g 14%
Vitamin C 23.1mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 46.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 369.48 Kcal (1547 kJ)
Calories from fat 227.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.31g 80%
Cholesterol 108.33mg 74%
Sodium 163.02mg 14%
Potassium 67.8mg 3%
Total Carbs 34.07g 23%
Sugars 22.29g 183%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 9%
Protein 3.51g 14%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 20%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 22.5mg 5%

* 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

  • 19.1
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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