Lemon tart with swiss meringue
Recipe from chef Savvas Savvas
Προβολή συνταγής βήμα προς βήμα
ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ
Base
Βήμα 1
Line the base and sides of a round pie dish Ø 24 cm with baking paper. Preheat oven to 160°C. Place 250 g butter, cut in pieces, into mixing bowl and melt 3 min/60°C/speed 1.
- 3 λεπτ.
- 60 o C
- 1
Βήμα 2
Add 100 g sugar, 300 g flour, 1 pinch salt and blend 15 sec/speed 10. Transfer mixture into prepared pie dish and spread evenly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 30 minutes (160°C). Clean and dry mixing bowl. When base is baked, set aside and allow to cool . Meanwhile, keep oven on.
Lemon filling
Βήμα 1
Place 100 g butter, cut in pieces into mixing bowl and melt 3 min/60°C/speed 1.
- 3 λεπτ.
- 60 o C
- 1
Βήμα 2
Add 2 lemons, 100 g sugar, 50 g corn flour, 6 eggs and 1 pinch of salt and blend 2 min/speed 5.
- 2 λεπτ.
- 5
Βήμα 3
Transfer filling on top of baked base. Bake for 30 minutes (160°C). Set aside to cool for approx. 20 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to set for approx. 4-6 hours.
Swiss meringue
Βήμα 1
Insert butterfly whisk. Place 4 egg whites and 200 g sugar into mixing bowl and whip 4 min/50 °C/speed 3.
- 4 λεπτ.
- 50 o C
- 3
Βήμα 2
Meanwhile, whip again 4 min/speed 3.5. Use swiss meringue immediately .
Assembly
Βήμα 1
Transfer cooled lemon tart into a serving plate. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag and top the cooled lemon tart evenly.
Βήμα 2
Just before serving, brown the meringue using a kitchen blowtorch and sprinkle with icing sugar. Slice and serve immediately.
