Citrus Tart Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp ice water
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a food processor, pulse the flour, powdered sugar, and salt together until combined.
3. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
4. Add the egg yolks and pulse until the dough just begins to come together.
5. Add the ice water and pulse until the dough forms a ball.
6. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
7. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Set aside to cool.
8. Meanwhile, make the filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and butter.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and melt the butter.
10. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
11. Add a few tablespoons of the hot juice mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
12. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining juice mixture, whisking constantly.
13. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly.
14. Remove the pan from the heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
15. Pour the filling into the cooled tart shell and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly browned on top. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

Verdict:

This citrus tart recipe is delicious and refreshing. The combination of fresh orange and lemon juice gives the filling a tangy and sweet flavor. The buttery and crumbly tart crust balances the tartness of the filling perfectly. This is a great dessert to serve on hot summer nights.

Serving Suggestions:

For an extra special treat, serve the citrus tart with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with fresh berries or citrus zest.