Lemon Tart - Lemon Curd

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Whisk the egg yolks and eggs together in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the sugar until combined, then whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.

Step 3

Add the butter and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and registers 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Immediately pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons of heavy cream.

Step 5

Pour the lemon filling into the warm tart shell. Bake the tart on a baking sheet until the filling is shiny and opaque and the center jiggles slightly when shaken, 10-15 minutes.

Step 6

Let the tart cool completely on the baking sheet, about 1 1/2 hours. To serve, remove the outer metal ring of the tart pan, slide a thin metal spatula between the tart and the tart pan bottom, and carefully slide the tart onto a serving platter or cutting board.