lemon tart

I wanted to try a new lemon recipe for easter, I picked the recipe and was ready to whip it up this morning when I froze in my tracks, it needed 9 eggs! normally I wouldn't blink an eye, but with the shut down I have 18 eggs on hand to last a long time, it didn't seem prudent to gobble up half of them on a new recipe. so I started to search again...

I came across this recipe, it looked fabulous, but I didn't have the time to make the rosemary crust and just used a prefab roll out. I have never baked a yogurt tart before, so simple, so easy, next time I will definitely make the rosemary crust!

Lemon Tart with Rosemary Crust

Created and shared by Good Things Grow

for the crust

• 1 1/3 cup spelt flour
• 3 tablespoons cane sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1-2 tablespoon ice water

for the filling

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cane sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Lightly butter a 9-inch tart pan and set aside.

Place the flour, sugar, rosemary, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times. Add the butter and pulse until little pea sized bits start to form. Add in the ice water, starting with just 1 tablespoon. Pulse a few more times, then check the dough to see if it holds together when pressed between your fingers. If not, add the 2nd tablespoon. The dough may still seem crumbly, but as long as it holds together when pressed it will be perfect.

 Dump the dough out into the prepared tart pan. Starting from the center, work your way out to the sides by pressing the dough firmly into the pan. Make sure you press it up along the sides evenly. Pierce the bottom with a fork a few times and place in the oven to bake for about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before filling.

Meanwhile prepare the filling. Place the yogurt and sugar in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then add the lemon juice and zest. Whisk until smooth and everything is evenly combined.

Pour the filling into the crust and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and only slightly jiggles when shaken lightly.

Allow to cool completely then place in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Tart can be made the day before and kept covered and chilled in the fridge. Serve with fresh whipped cream if you’d like.