I love lemon desserts. I really, really, really love them! Lemon pie? Love! Lemon cake? Love! Lemon cupcakes, cookies, custards? Love, Love, Love! And, lemon tarts? Double Love! Needless to say, I was elated to learn that this week's TWD selection was Dorie's Tartest Lemon Tart, chosen by Babette from Babette Feasts.
This recipe is a bit unconventional as the filling is made with whole lemons. That's right, folks. The. Whole. Entire. Lemon. You just whiz the lemons up in the food processor or blender, add the rest of the filling ingredients, pour it all into a crunchy, nutty pate sable and bake. What you end up with is a smooth, sweet and creamy lemon tart with just the perfect amount of pucker power. I'm telling you, this tart is pure sunshine on a plate!
Dorie's recipe calls for her sweet tart dough with nuts. I would normally have used almonds, except that I didn't have any. What I did have was a bag of toasted hazelnut flour, so I used some of that. I think it was a good alternative.
As delicious as this tart tasted, it wasn't really all that pretty to look at. It had a few little cracks and bubbles on the surface. While trying to figure out how to camouflage those blemishes, I decided to throw some sugar on top and brulee it. It worked perfectly! The top had that burnished, glassy finish on it that got all crackly when I cut into it. I served the tart for dessert on Mother's Day and it went so fast that I almost didn't get any pictures!
If you'd like to make Dorie's tart for yourself, the recipe can be found in her book, Baking: From My Home to Yours, as well as on Babette's site. If you need some more convincing, check out all of the other fabulous lemon tarts over on the Tuesdays with Dorie site.
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Hello Susan, your presentation is fabulous. The food is exquisite.
Compliments!
I had to do a double-take when you said it wasn't pretty. That is one of the best presentations of this tart I've seen! :) Totally drool-worthy :)
That is one delicious and beautiful looking tart. I love the flowers strewn about and the yellow dish too. Thanks for your help again.
Lemon is my chocolate so this is a perfect dish for me.I had heard of a recipe recently that used the entire orange, skin and all, so this is something I have to try.
Oh! so very Frehc looking, Oui! Oui! Susan!!! LOL
I love the way it cuts, the portion it gives... and most of all, how you decided to enhance it with lavender and delicate lemon twists! Lovely!
the brulee makes it gorgeous! perfect mother's day dessert!!
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That looks to die for amazing. I am still under a dessert veto imposed by my husband (no more baking because his summer trousers are tight) but this is going on my ever growing Things To Bake List!!!
Are you serious?! I think that tart is SO beautiful to look at! It is gorgeous and your presentation is wonderful!
Beautiful tart. I'm very into lemon desserts too. I'm glad we were able to see a photo of it.
I love that rectangular pan. It makes for an elegant slice. Glad you enjoyed!
I loved this tart, too! LOVE the brulee idea. Looks great, as always.
Beautiful presentation! And I agree that this tart is a winner. I'm going to be making it again, and experimenting with different crusts.
The brulee is gorgeous and sounds very yummy. And I REALLY want one of those rectangular tart pans - I've nearly bought one several times now.
A delightful and unusual tart! Really tempting!
Cheers,
Rosa
The bruleed top looks so pretty! I don't think it's an ugly dessert, at all, the rectangle shape is really elegant, too.
I love the rectangular tart pan, it makes such interesting slices.
No worry about cracks and bubbles here. They give even more character to a dessert that's guaranteed to be good anyways!
GORGEOUS Susan! The presentation is top notch, as always.
Looks great! I love that pan!
I think it looks great! And I bet it's just delicious :)
Your tart looks wonderful. I love the lavender on top. Gorgeous!
oh this looks so nice. I love the brulee top. Great idea
Lovely presentation...I love the lavender on top...
I was hoping that someone would go out on a limb and brulee this tart. What a lovely treat for Mom's Day --- beautiful job!
That's one tasty tart! The brulee is such a great idea - I need one of those little blowtorch thingys!
des photos très printanières avec ces petites violettes ! c'est magnifique !
moi aussi, je l'ai fait façon tarte brûlée :)
Your tart is gorgeous, with the brulee and the lovely herbs. Great work!
I think it's absolutely gorgeous! A little colour is always better than pale!!
Your tart is stunning! I love lemon desserts!
Looks and sounds perfect. And the brule gives it just a little bit of caramelized sweet crunch. Double perfect! Lovely photos, as always, Susan!
Your site is always a treat for the eyes! Love it.
Gorgeous Susan - I love the lavendar on top.
What a beautiful Tart. It sounds delicious and a bit different since it uses the whole lemon!!! Wonderful...I also love lemon desserts!
Your sunshine on a plate looks amazing and I love the Brulee topping. Brilliant idea!
Susan! This is absolute perfection! I love this! Did you use lavender in it? Lavender and lemon are awesome together - they look beautiful together too!
More lovely lemon tarts..... and your brulee is inspired!
The pictures are just luscious lemon all over and the pretty lavender is a most appealing touch.
Sounds lovely. Darling photos too.
LL
Love your presentation! I recently picked up a rectangular tart pan and can't wait to try it out. So glad your tart was a hit!
Every time I read a post about Tuesdays with Dorie it's all I can do but run out and buy her book! I love that the tart is bruleed, it makes it so much more unique than the average lemon tart!
What amazing photos, love the purple flowers and lavender. Your cake looks awesome.
Your tart looks fabulous! Agree that this is not the greatest looking tart (mine included!), but I like your idea of make it a creme brulee version!
That was pure genius to brulee-ing(sp?)the tart! MMMMMM!
Hope you and your mom had a wonderful mother's day!
~ingrid
Very Elegant Tart! I think its beautiful even if you didn't he he he. It was good too. Don't you think?
Hope you had fun.
AmyRuth
Every tuesday I want to get her book! And then make like every recipe in it at once!
Love your long beautiful tart. Fantastic!!
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