Easy tarte au citron (Lemon tart)
This is really the simplest dessert. It has a beutiful clean fresh flavour and is the perfect end to a meal, or just as much of a treat with cup of tea or to share on a picnic.
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Servings
8 people
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Ingredients
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Recipe tested in an 800 watt microwave – adjust cooking times to suit the wattage of your microwave. Alternatively bake in an oven at Gas Mark 5/190°C for 20-25 minutes.
Nutritional information
Values shown are approximate.
| kCals | Fat (g) | Saturated fat (g) | Salt (g) | Carbohydrates (g) | Sugar (g) | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 437 p/s | 26.5 | 7.0 | 0.5 | 43.5 | 26.9 | 0.7 |
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6/200°C. Line the flan case with greaseproof and cover with baking beans or uncooked rice.
Step 2
Bake for 15 - 18 minutes in oven until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly and remove greaseproof paper and baking beans. Combine all filling ingredients in a jug.
Step 3
Place flan case in microwaveable flan dish. Pour filling into flan case. Microwave on full power for 5 minutes, then allow to stand for 5 minutes. Check that the centre is firm to touch, cook for a further 30-45 seconds if necessary.
Step 4
Allow to cool, serve warm or chilled dusted with icing sugar and decorate with thin slices of lemon. Served with whipped cream or ice cream.