Lemon tart
| File:Lemon tart - star5112.jpg A served portion of Lemon tart | |
| Type | Tart |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Pastry shell, lemon paste |
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A lemon tart (French: tarte au citron) is a French dessert dish, a variety of tart.[1] It has a pastry shell with a lemon flavored filling.[2]
In the United Kingdom, lemon tart consists of a pastry case (often made in a fluted tart tin) containing a baked lemon custard (usually composed of eggs, sugar, lemon juice and cream). Usually recipes include blind-baking before adding the custard. Sometimes, the tart is dusted with icing sugar prior to serving.[3][4][5][6]
Alternatively, the lemon filling can be cooked in a saucepan and then added to the baked pastry case.[7]
History
[edit | edit source]The first lemon tart recipes began to emerge in the 18th century, when lemon-based tarts appeared in French cookbooks.[8] It was in 18th- and 19th-century France that the Tarte au Citron evolved into its modern form. French pastry chefs perfected the pairing of pâte sucrée (sweet shortcrust pastry) with a smooth lemon curd filling, resulting in the elegant and minimalist dessert recognized today.[9] Contrary to popular belief, the classic French tarte au citron does not traditionally include a meringue topping. While both meringue-topped and plain versions can be found in French pâtisseries today—with the former often favored for its visual appeal—the original tarte au citron is served without meringue.[10]
Similar desserts
[edit | edit source]A dessert very similar to the lemon tart is the Shaker lemon pie, usually served for dessert, made with a crust usually made of shortcrust pastry and lemon custard filling. The lemon pie is prepared with a bottom pie crust. Distinct from the Shaker lemon pie is the lemon meringue pie, the latter which has no upper crust but meringue on top instead.
See also
[edit | edit source]- Lemon bar – Popular American dessert
- List of lemon dishes and drinks
- Lemon meringue pie – Pie topped with meringue
- Shaker lemon pie – Lemon pie from the Midwestern United States
- Key lime pie – American custard pie
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Handy Things To Do With a Little Leftover Lemon
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