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Lemon Tart

Name: Lemon Tart
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 cup 2% milk; 3 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 cup sour cream; Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), baked; Whipped topping

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Makes

6-8 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

Here's a luscious way to end a meal! Smooth and creamy, with a refreshing lemon taste, this tart gets rave reviews. Every time I serve it to someone new, it results in a request for the recipe. -Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup 2% milk
3 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), baked
Whipped topping

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes longer (mixture will be very thick).
Remove from the heat; stir in butter and lemon zest. Gently stir in lemon juice. Cover and cool completely.
Fold in sour cream. Pour into pastry shell. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 386 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Lemon Tart

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