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Lemon Cranberry Tart

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An exquisite dessert that combines the sweet zest of lemons with the tartness of cranberries, featuring a flaky crust and creamy filling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1–2 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for swirl)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt; pulse briefly.
  3. Add cold cubed butter and pulse until resembling coarse crumbs.
  4. Incorporate egg yolk and ice water; pulse until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. For the cranberry swirl, combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until cranberries burst (about 10 minutes). Add cornstarch mixture if desired, and set aside to cool.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough and fit into a 9-inch tart pan, pricking the base.
  7. Line with parchment paper, fill with weights, and bake for 25 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Make lemon filling by whisking together sugar and eggs, then adding lemon juice, zest, and cream.
  9. Pour filling into pre-baked crust and swirl in cooled cranberry sauce.
  10. Bake the assembled tart for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  11. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough for a flaky crust. Adjust sweetness of cranberry swirl to preference.

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