Lemon Curd Tart with Olive Oil

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Lemon Curd Tart with Olive Oil
240 min.
6
346kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Lemon Curd Tart with Olive Oil, a dessert that perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering. With a buttery, flaky crust made from toasted almonds and fruity olive oil, each bite offers a unique texture and richness that will leave your guests craving more.

The star of this tart is the luscious lemon curd, crafted from fresh lemons that provide a vibrant zest and a refreshing burst of citrus. The combination of whole eggs and egg yolks creates a creamy filling that is both smooth and decadent. As you whisk the ingredients together, the aroma of lemon fills your kitchen, promising a dessert that is as satisfying to make as it is to eat.

This recipe requires a bit of patience, as the tart needs time to chill and set, but the end result is well worth the wait. Perfect for special occasions or a simple family dinner, this Lemon Curd Tart with Olive Oil is sure to impress. Serve it chilled, and watch as your friends and family savor each slice, enjoying the harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this exquisite tart!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons almonds with skins, toasted and cooled
  • 0.3 cup confectioners sugar 
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • large egg yolk 
  • large eggs plus 2 yolks whole
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • large lemons 
  • tablespoons olive oil fruity french (preferably )
  • pinch sea salt fine
  • 0.5 stick butter unsalted cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • offset spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
  2. Pulse almonds with flour, sugar, and sea salt to a fine powder in a food processor.
  3. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps.
  4. Add yolk and oil and pulse until just incorporated and a very soft dough has formed.
  5. Spread dough evenly over bottom and up side of pan with offset spatula. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  6. Bake shell until golden brown all over, about 13 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  8. Grate enough zest from lemons to measure 1 tablespoon, then squeeze 3/4 cup juice from lemons.
  9. Whisk together lemon zest and juice, sugar, cornstarch, whole eggs, and yolks in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking, 2 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and oil until smooth.
  11. Pour lemon curd into cooled shell and chill until set, at least 2 hours.
  12. • Tart shell can be made 1 day ahead and kept, loosely covered, at room temperature.•• Assembled tart can be chilled up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories346kcal
Protein4.82%
Fat41.44%
Carbs53.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.1
Glycemic Load
27.01
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.0152173456938%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
11.54mg
Hesperetin
15.07mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Luteolin
1.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
0.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:346.22kcal
17.31%
Fat:16.62g
25.56%
Saturated Fat:6.46g
40.41%
Carbohydrates:48.49g
16.16%
Net Carbohydrates:46.13g
16.77%
Sugar:31.43g
34.92%
Cholesterol:112.05mg
37.35%
Sodium:13.5mg
0.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.35g
8.7%
Vitamin C:28.62mg
34.69%
Selenium:10.7µg
15.29%
Vitamin E:2.05mg
13.69%
Folate:48.69µg
12.17%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.1%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.57%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.28%
Fiber:2.36g
9.43%
Iron:1.45mg
8.06%
Phosphorus:77.04mg
7.7%
Vitamin A:369.81IU
7.4%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.52%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.51%
Copper:0.09mg
4.37%
Magnesium:17.39mg
4.35%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.23%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4%
Calcium:38.94mg
3.89%
Potassium:127.87mg
3.65%
Vitamin K:3.57µg
3.4%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.03%
Zinc:0.45mg
3.02%
Source:Epicurious