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Tarte au citron

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Have you ever had a tarte au citron – that delicious French classic? No? Well, then you really missed something awesome! This is by far one of the best things France has to offer! This and escargot. Just kidding :P

Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots

I salute to the person that invented that tart. I hope he or she got the “Ordre national du Mérite” ;) The combination of sweet and sour, the creaminess (if you do it right) is awesome – plus a crisp base and you’re in heaven. Well at least I am. I really love this tart.

There are many different versions of course – plain ones like these, the ones with meringue on top and of course the well known Key Lime Pie – one of my favorite desserts in Florida…. mmmm. Too bad you really have problems getting the key limes here in Germany. Well – one more reason to go back again and again ;)

Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots

Well – this tart is very easy to make – everybody can make it! The dough is pretty basic, easy and fast to make. To get a really flaky crust that melts in your mouth, I recommend to use a pastry cutter* to work with the dough, cause it does not like warm hands ;) If you use one of those you’re also done in no time….

Got all that? Well then I have something new for you! Yay!

Today you can even watch me making the Tarte au Citron – isn’t that cool? I was invited to Kitchen Stories to make some videos for their awesome cooking app (download here) and now you can watch it here – hope you like it ;)

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INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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For the crust:
1 1/3 cup (175g) all-purpose flour
1/5 cup (25g) confectioner’s sugar
1/2 cup (100g) cold butter
1 egg yolk
1-2 tbsp. ice water (maybe you need more)

For the filling:
5 eggs
4.4 oz. (125g) double cream (or mascarpone and heavy cream 1:1)
1 cup + 2 tbsp. (225g) sugar
zest of 4 organic lemons
2/3 cup (150ml) lemon juice

confectioner’s sugar for dusting

Für den Boden:
175g Mehl (Type 405)
25g Puderzucker
100g kalte Butter
1 Eigelb
1-2 EL Eiswasser (evtl. mehr)

Für die Füllung:
5 Eier
125g Crème Double (oder Mascarpone und Sahne 1:1)
225g Zucker
4 Bio-Zitronen, Abrieb
150ml Zitronensaft

Puderzucker zum Bestäuben

Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots

DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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1. For the pastry mix flour and confectioner’s sugar in a large bowl. Add the cold butter and cut with a pastry cutter* into small pieces. Add the egg yolk and one tablespoon of the ice water. Use your hands to form a nice ball of dough. Add some more water if the crumbs are not coming together. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least. 15 minutes.

2. Grease a 10 inch (26cm) springform tin with a loose bottom and set aside. Roll out the dough and transfer to the springform tin – the dough should overlap the edges a bit. Prick several times with a fork and place in the fridge for another 20-30 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Blind bake the crust for 12-15 minutes. Take out of the oven and carefully trim the edges with a sharp knife. Place in the oven again and let bake for another 10-12 minutes until slightly golden in color. Take out of the oven and let cool down a bit. Reduce the temperature to a 350°F (175°C).

4. For the filling mix eggs and sugar in a large bowl until well combined. Add crème double (or mascarpone and heavy cream), lemon zest and juice and mix until well combined. Fill half of the mixture into the crust and place the tin on the oven and fill in the rest – just to make sure you don’t spill anything. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until just set and a slight wobble in the center. Take out of the oven and let cool down. Serve warm or cold – dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.

1. Für den Teig das Mehl mit dem Puderzucker in einer großen Schüssel vermischen. Die Butter zugeben und mit einem Teigmischer* in kleine Stückchen zerteilen. Eigelb und ein EL vom Eiswasser zugeben und alles mit den Händen zu einem glatten Teig verarbeiten. Sollte der Teig nicht zusammenhalten, einfach noch etwas Wasser zugeben. In Klarsichtfolie wickeln und für 15 Minuten in den Kühlschrank legen.

2. Eine 26cm (10 inch) Springfrom mit losem Boden einfetten und zur Seite stellen. Den Teig ausrollen und in die Form legen – der Teig sollte am Rand etwas überlappen. Mit einer Gabel mehrmals einstechen und für weitere 20-30 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen.

3. Den Ofen auf 200°C (390°F) vorheizen. Den Boden für 12-15 Minuten blindbacken. Aus dem Ofen nehmen und den überlappenden Rand vorsichtig mit einem scharfen Messer abschneiden. Die Form zurück in den Ofen stellen und weitere 10-12 Minuten backen – der Teig sollte eine leicht goldene Farbe bekommen haben. Herausnehmen und etwas abkühlen lassen. Die Temperatur des Ofens auf 175°C (350°F) reduzieren.

4. Für die Füllung die Eier mit dem Zucker in einer großen Schüssel verrühren. Crème Double (oder Mascarpone und Sahne), Zitronenschale und Zitronensaft zugeben und gut verrühren. Etwa die Hälfte der Masse in die Form füllen – um zu verhindern, dass die Füllung überschwappt den Rest erst einfüllen, wenn die Form schon auf dem Rost im Ofen steht. Für 30-35 Minuten backen – die Füllung sollte sich gesetzt haben und in der Mitte noch etwas wackeln, wenn man daran rüttelt. Herausnehmen und abkühlen lassen. Die Tarte warm oder kalt servieren – vor dem Servieren mit Puderzucker bestäuben.

Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots
Tarte au Citron | Bake to the roots

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  • Prep Time: 40
  • Cook Time: 70
  • Total Time: 150
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Delicious French Classic – Tarte au citron! Perfect combination of sweet and sour!


Ingredients

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For the crust

  • 1 1/3 cup (175g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/5 cup (25g) confectioner’s sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) cold butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1-2 tbsp. ice water (maybe you need more)

For the filling

  • 5 eggs
  • 4.4 oz. (125g) double cream (or mascarpone and heavy cream 1:1)
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp. (225g) sugar
  • zest of 4 organic lemons
  • 2/3 cup (150ml) lemon juice
  • confectioner’s sugar for dusting


Instructions

  1. For the pastry mix flour and confectioner’s sugar in a large bowl. Add the cold butter and cut with a pastry cutter into small pieces. Add the egg yolk and one tablespoon of the ice water. Use your hands to form a nice ball of dough. Add some more water if the crumbs are not coming together. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least. 15 minutes.
  2. Grease a 10 inch (26cm) springform tin with a loose bottom and set aside. Roll out the dough and transfer to the springform tin – the dough should overlap the edges a bit. Prick several times with a fork and place in the fridge for another 20-30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Blind bake the crust for 12-15 minutes. Take out of the oven and carefully trim the edges with a sharp knife. Place in the oven again and let bake for another 10-12 minutes until slightly golden in color. Take out of the oven and let cool down a bit. Reduce the temperature to a 350°F (175°C).
  4. For the filling mix eggs and sugar in a large bowl until well combined. Add crème double (or mascarpone and heavy cream), lemon zest and juice and mix until well combined. Fill half of the mixture into the crust and place the tin on the oven and fill in the rest – just to make sure you don’t spill anything. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until just set and a slight wobble in the center. Take out of the oven and let cool down. Serve warm or cold – dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Enjoy baking!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12

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Comments 3

  1. stefano_mibe says:
    10 years ago

    Hallo Marc, Gratulation zum Artikel in der Zeit. Inspiriert durch Dein cooles Video habe ich am Samstag das Rezept direkt angewendet, einfach als Tartlets (https://instagram.com/p/9ge0IURQQE/) anstatt grosse Tarte. Nach einigen Stunden wiesen die Tartlets Spalten in der Lemon Cream auf. Hast Du einen Tipp wie das zu vermeiden ist? Danke!

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    • baketotheroots says:
      10 years ago

      Hallo Stefano,

      ich hatte das Problem bisher nicht, weil die Tarte nie so lange durchgehalten hat und nach kürzester Zeit schon aufgegessen wurde ;)
      Ich denke aber mal, dass die Tarte dann etwas zu lange im Ofen war und die Creme etwas zu trocken geworden ist – beim nächsten Mal vielleicht etwas kürzer backen.

      Viele Grüße,
      Marc

      Reply
      • stefano_mibe says:
        10 years ago

        Danke für den Tipp Marc, werde ich so ausprobieren!

        Reply

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