Tarte au Citron

Recipe Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Roll out the pastry dough and line a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the base with a fork.

3. 3

   Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with baking beads. Blind bake for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the beads and paper, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and a bit of water and heat until sugar dissolves.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Gradually pour the hot lemon mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.

8. 8

   Pour the filling into the baked pastry crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

9. 9

   Allow the tart to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

10. 10

    Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.