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eggless lemon tart

Easy Eggless lemon pomegranate tart

Meenakshi
This eggless lemon pomegranate tart is a very simple yet elegant dessert. The sweetness and smoothness of condensed milk perfectly balance the tartness and acidity of lemon. Pomegranate seeds give that extra lift which elevates this simple dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5 3 inch tarts
Calories 583 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for tart shell

  • 1 ½ Cup All- purpose flour
  • ½ Cup Unsalted butter
  • Pinch salt
  • ½ Cup Caster sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Cold milk

Ingredients for filling

  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin
  • ½ Cup Condensed milk
  • 1 Cup Heavy cream
  • Cup Pomegranate seeds
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon rind micro Julien
  • ½ teaspoon Leon zest

Instructions
 

Instructions for the tart shell

  • In a food processor combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Process for 30 seconds.
  • Cube the butter and add it to the processor. Process till a crumbly dough is formed.
  • Add cold milk and process further, until everything comes together.
  • Take out of the processor and work with hands to smooth the dough.
  • Use your fingers to press the dough into the tart pan, or in case making tartlets, divide the dough first and then press into the tart pans.
  • Take care to press the dough in equal thickness. Remove the excess by trimming off the edges using a knife.
  • Using a fork make holes in the tart.
  • Cover them and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 0 F and bake naked filled with dry beans till they start becoming light brown. Almost 15 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven, and let cool completely before filling.

Instructions for the filling

  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer whip the heavy cream till stiff peaks are formed.
  • Dissolve the gelatin in water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix the whipped cream with half the condensed milk first. Gently fold the condensed milk. When done, add the rest of the condensed milk and incorporate it into the mixture.
  • Add the lemon juice and lemon jest. Mix well.
  • Heat the gelatin mixture and let it cool slightly before pouring into the mixture. mix well using a spatula.
  • Gently, pour the filling into the tart shells.
  • Add pomegranate seeds and garnish with the lemon rinds.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Storage:
It can be refrigerated safely for 2-3 days in an airtight container or wrap tightly in a cling wrap.
eggless lemon tarts

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal
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