THE BEST EVER LEMON TART

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I've been making this for family tea for years and years. I think the basis of the recipe came from the back of a supermarket leaflet but I have tweaked it and all I can say about it is when I make one, there's never leftovers!

Provided by Janette1

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Tart, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces plain flour
4 ounces unsalted butter
1 1/2 ounces icing sugar
1 tablespoon cold water
4 ounces caster sugar
3 eggs
5 fluid ounces double cream
2 lemons

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190°C, Gas Mark 5.
  • Melt the butter gently and mix together with the flour, icing sugar and water. Press the soft dough into the base and up the sides of a fluted flan ring.
  • Pierce the base several times and bake blind on a baking tray in the oven for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C, Gas Mark 2.
  • Grate the rind of the lemon and then juice. Place caster sugar, eggs, cream, in a bowl with the lemon rind and juice. Whisk together until blended, then carefully pour into the cooked pastry case.
  • Return to the oven and cook for a further 35-40 minutes until set.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 125.7, Sodium 36.3, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 19.9, Protein 5.2

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