Lemon Tartwith Cardamom and Elderflower Cream
- 1 hr 15 min
- Serves 8
- 13 ingredients
30 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A bright, zesty lemon tart that balances sharp citrus with a subtle bitterness, finished with a fragrant cardamom‑elderflower cream. The buttery crust and silky custard make each bite a silky, melt‑in‑your‑mouth experience, perfect for sunny afternoons or any time of year.
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Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F).
For the crust
combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the dough into a 23 cm tart tin, ensuring an even base and up the sides. Prick the bottom with a fork.
Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove and brush with an egg wash. Bake until light golden brown, about 5 minutes more. Set aside to cool.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: light golden tart shell. Blind bake, brush with egg wash and bake until lightly colored.
For the custard
whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then add heavy cream. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
Bake the tart at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the custard is just set. Remove and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight to finish setting.
For the cream
whip double cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in crushed cardamom and elderflower cordial until well combined.
Serve the chilled tart topped with a generous swirl of cardamom‑elderflower cream.
Tips while you cook
- Blind‑bake crust before filling
- Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes, brush with egg wash, then bake an additional 5 minutes until light golden before adding the custard.
- Whisk custard until pale
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale before stirring in lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream.
- Chill tart overnight
- After baking, cool the tart to room temperature then refrigerate overnight to finish setting.
- Crush cardamom pods before folding
- Crush the cardamom pods and fold them into the whipped double cream along with elderflower cordial.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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