Easy Peasy Tart Lemon Tart


I have tried plenty of lemon tarts and this one is the absolute best. i like my tart's tart" so this one definitely has some kick. the pastry is also a favourite and i use it for all sorts of pie recipes."

Steps


A.
Pastry:.
Combine flour , cornstarch , sugar , and salt by pulsing in a food processor or stirring in a large bowl.
Add cubed butter and process or use a pastry blender to cut in until crumbly.
With the motor running add ice water and process just until it comes together.
Alternately , drizzle flour mixture with water and stir with a fork until it becomes a ragged dough.
Bring together and shape into a disk.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Press into a 9-inch flan pan , and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Prick all over with a fork , line with foil , then fill with dried beans or pie weights.
Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees , remove paper and beans , prick if puffed and bake 5 minutes longer or until lightly golden.
Do not overbake.
Remove from oven.
Reduce oven to 350f.
B.
Filling:.
Whisk eggs until creamy.
Add sugar and flour and whisk until smooth.
Gradually whisk in lemon and lime juices , then lemon peel.
Pour into baked pie shell ,.

Ingredients


all-purpose flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, salt, butter, ice water, eggs, lemon, zest of, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice