almond tart with lemon curd

How To Make almond tart with lemon curd

• Step 1
  Mix almonds, flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt in bowl.
• Step 2
  Rub butter pieces, bit by bit, into flour.
• Step 3
  Stir in egg and vanilla to form ball.
• Step 4
  Chill.
• Step 5
  Roll out onto 12-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
• Step 6
  Weight down with beans placed on waxed paper.
• Step 7
  Bake at 350 until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Step 8
  Cool.
• Step 9
  To make filling, mix egg yolks, 3/4 to 1 cup sugar and lemon juice in top of double boiler.
• Step 10
  Cook, stirring constantly over simmering water, until mixture coats back of metal spoon.
• Step 11
  Do not allow to boil.
• Step 12
  Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup butter, bit by bit, until melted and smooth.
• Step 13
  Pour lemon curd into cooled tart shell.
• Step 14
  Chill until set.
• Step 15
  Remove sides of pan.
• Step 16
  Garnish with whipped cream and fruit.
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