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Lemon Basil Tart Recipe

A refreshing tart with a zesty lemon flavor and a hint of basil.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoon ice water

Filling

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the egg yolk and ice water, mixing until the dough comes together. Press into a tart pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then let it cool.
  5. For the filling, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil.
  7. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for another 15 minutes, or until set.
  8. Let the tart cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Basil, Lemon, Tart
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