Choco-Lemon Tart

Choco-Lemon Tart

Recipe by Conor Walsh from tasty.co

Desserts

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 lemons, zested and juiced
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup dark chocolate
  • ¼ cup milk chocolate
  • 5 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • To make the base: Mix the sugar and flour together.
  • Add the butter. mix until crumbly. Then, add the egg yolk and water. Mix until it forms a dough.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and put in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • To make the lemon curd: in a double boiler, melt the butter, sugar and lemon zest and juice. Whisk the eggs and add in.
  • Whisk continuously for 10 minutes. (Do not use the electric mixer).
  • Make the ganache: Heat the cream in a saucepan. pour over the chocolate in a heat safe bowl. Let this sit for 5 minutes and mix until thick and glossy.
  • To assemble: Roll out the dough on a floured surface ½ cm thick. Place in your tart tin. Cut off any excess and fill in any gaps.
  • Cover the tart shell with foil and baking beans. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  • Once baked, remove the foil and beans and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove the shell and pour in the ganache. Freeze for 30-45 minutes.
  • Now, add the lemon curd and spread evenly. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Top with lemon slices and cocoa powder and serve.
  • Enjoy!

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