summer lemon tart

How To Make summer lemon tart

• Step 1
  Crust: Butter or lightly spray a pie or tart pan with a nonstick vegetable cooking spray. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and cut in until the butter is the size of peas.
• Step 3
  Add cold water to bring the dough together.
• Step 4
  Place the pastry in the prepared pan. Using your fingertips, evenly press the pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Dock the bottom of the crust with the tines of a fork. Cover and put the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
• Step 5
  Once the pastry is chilled, place the pie pan on a baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 13 - 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Step 6
  Lemon Filling: Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. In a food processor or stand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and process until incorporated. Add the eggs and process until thoroughly combined.
• Step 7
  Add the lemon juice and zest and process until well blended and smooth.
• Step 8
  Pour filling into pre-baked tart shell.
• Step 9
  Bake for approximately 25 - 30 minutes or until filling is set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• Step 10
  Then cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about two hours.
• Step 11
  Topping: Beat whipping cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Step 12
  Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the filling. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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