Citrus Tart with Rich Shortcrust Pastry

A zesty lemon and lime custard tart featuring a buttery, homemade shortcrust pastry crust and topped with fresh fruit.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 708.4 kcals 4250.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.3 grams 361.6 grams
Fat 47.6 grams 285.8 grams
Protein 10.4 grams 62.1 grams
Cook Time
70 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
g
Icing Sugar
for dusting
Dairy
2
piece
Egg
free-range, yolks separated for pastry
110
g
Unsalted Butter
cold, diced
4
piece
Egg
large, free-range
1
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range
200
ml
100
ml
Thick Cream
for serving
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
unwaxed, zest and juice
1
piece
Lime
unwaxed, zest and juice
125
g
Raspberries
fresh, for serving
GrainsCereals
225
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for flouring
Liquids
45
ml
Water
cold
NutsSeeds
1
pinch

Steps

  • Separate the eggs and whisk yolks with 45ml cold water.
  • Pulse flour, cold butter, and salt in a food processor until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add most of the egg yolk mixture and pulse until the dough reaches a chunky breadcrumb consistency.
  • Form the dough into a ball on a floured surface without kneading.
  • Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Roll the pastry out and line a 24cm flan ring.
  • Press the pastry into the sides, trim the edges, and prick the base with a fork.
  • Line the pastry with paper and baking beans, then chill for 20 minutes.
  • Bake blind at 200°C for 20 minutes, removing the weights for the final 5 minutes.
  • Whisk berries, egg, egg yolk, and sugar for 5 to 10 minutes until foaming.
  • Mix lemon and lime zest and juice, then whisk in the cream and egg mixture.
  • Pour the filling into the crust and bake at 150°C for 50 minutes until set.
  • Cool completely, chill in the fridge, and dust with icing sugar before serving with cream and raspberries.