Email to Buny      

Lemon Tart w/ Honey Almond Crust

Source of Recipe

Mediterranean Mario Show


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 c Flour
1/2 c Finely chopped almonds
1/2 c Cold butter, cut into 1/4" cubes
3 tb Honey

Filling:
6 Eggs
4 Egg yolks
1 1/2 c Milk
1 1/2 c Cream
Zest of 6 lemons
1 c Sugar


Recipe

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Form a well with the flour and almonds and place butter and honey in center. Mix honey and butter together with hands to form a paste and then mix with dry ingredients until moist dough is formed. Split in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove one half and roll out to fit a 10-inch tart mold, walls included. Bake blind with foil and beans until crisp, fifteen minutes and cool.

Lower oven to 360 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, yolks, milk, cream, zest, and sugar and pour into pan with crust. Bake until set, 35 to 45 minutes, cool completely, and serve.