Bruleed Lemon Tart Recipe

Steps

1. 1For the lemon curd:
2. 2Prepare lemon curd according to recipe instructions and your personal preference.
3. 3For the shortbread crust:
4. 4Preheat oven to 350º.
5. 5Mix together ingredients for the shortbread crust, plus the lemon zest.
6. 6Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom that has been sprayed with nonstick baking spray or buttered and floured.
7. 7Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
8. 8Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
9. 9For the tart:
10. 10Preheat oven to 350º F.
11. 11Spread lemon curd into the bottom of the baked shortbread crust. Bake 15-20 minutes until the lemon curd has set. Remove from the oven, allow to cool.
12. 12Carefully remove tart from the tart pan. Cover serving dish with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until firm, at least one hour to overnight.
13. 13Just before serving, sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Using a kitchen torch, carefully brulee the top of your lemon tart.