LEMON TART

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Here's a luscious way to end a meal! Smooth and creamy, with a refreshing lemon taste, this tart gets rave reviews. Every time I serve it to someone new, it results in a request for the recipe. -Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup 2% milk
3 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), baked
Whipped topping

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes longer (mixture will be very thick)., Remove from the heat; stir in butter and lemon zest. Gently stir in lemon juice. Cover and cool completely. , Fold in sour cream. Pour into pastry shell. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.