- Serves: 10 People
- Prep Time: 2 hrs
- Cooking Time: 15 min
- Meal: Other
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty:
Medium
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The lemon pie or tart has a colourful history but historians are not in agreement about its origins. It is believed that the lemon custard that came to be known as lemon curd was first prepared in England by Protestant Quakers during the 18th century. According to some historians, the first recipe for lemon pie with a pastry base and lemon custard filling was written down in 1806 by Elizabeth Goodwell, an American cook in Philadelphia. Mrs Goodwell ran a pastry shop.
Ingredients
Directions
- Soak lemon zest with the the sugar in a saucepan and keep aside from some hours.
- Now add the lemon juice and eggs to the zest and sugar and cook over medium regulated fire while stirring constantly with a whisk, making sure not to reach the boil, the mixture will thicken gradually add form a smooth cream.
- Turn off the heat and add the butter and whisk very well until it melts.
- Now add the mixture to the baked Tarte and bake all for 15 min in a preheated oven at 130C.
Tarte au Citron Meringuée
- Serves: 10 People
- Prep Time: 2 hrs
- Cooking Time: 15 min
- Calories: -
- Difficulty:
Medium
The lemon pie or tart has a colourful history but historians are not in agreement about its origins. It is believed that the lemon custard that came to be known as lemon curd was first prepared in England by Protestant Quakers during the 18th century. According to some historians, the first recipe for lemon pie with a pastry base and lemon custard filling was written down in 1806 by Elizabeth Goodwell, an American cook in Philadelphia. Mrs Goodwell ran a pastry shop.
Ingredients
Directions
- Soak lemon zest with the the sugar in a saucepan and keep aside from some hours.
- Now add the lemon juice and eggs to the zest and sugar and cook over medium regulated fire while stirring constantly with a whisk, making sure not to reach the boil, the mixture will thicken gradually add form a smooth cream.
- Turn off the heat and add the butter and whisk very well until it melts.
- Now add the mixture to the baked Tarte and bake all for 15 min in a preheated oven at 130C.
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