There is nothing more classically French than a Lemon Tart.
By the time you read this I’ll be in Paris preparing for my A Taste of Paris 2019 group! I thought it might be fun to share a French favorite with YOU. You can make a Lemon Tart and enjoy a taste of Paris along with us!
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Lemon Tart
Crust
1 ½ cups flour
¾ cup cold butter
½ cup+ 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Filling
1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cream
½ cup fresh lemon juice (3 large lemons)
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 large eggs
Topping
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
To prepare the crust, combine flour sugar and salt in a food processor and process to combine. Add cold butter cut into cubes and process until dough forms a ball. Prepare tart pan by coating with butter or non-stick spray. Press crust into pan evenly. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Chill crust for 15 minutes in the freezer. Prick bottom of crust with fork and bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned. To prepare filling, combine sugar and cream cheese and whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, next add lemon zest and juice and mix well. Pour into tart shell and bake for 25-30 minutes until filling is set. To prepare topping, combine cream and sugar in a bowl, whip with and electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cooled tart and serve.
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May 3rd 10:30-1:00 Make and Take Dinner for Two-A new offering in the cooking school! Come and take a cooking class and take home a 4-course dinner for two. Share it with your spouse or a friend! This class promises to be lively and full of fun!
On the Menu:
Appetizer- Blue Cheese Pecan Crusted Grapes is a flavor explosion
Starter- Stunning Birds Nest Salad and Herbed Brioche Rolls
Main- Sweet Spiced Bourbon Pork Loin served with Darling Pommes William (ours are baked not fried) and abundant Balsamic Veg Roast
Dessert-Petite Chocolate Loaf Cakes slathered in Amara Cherry Creme Sauce
Tomato Soup and tea will be served. Class size is limited. Class Fee $64.50
June 21st 10:30-1:00 Make and Take Dinner for Two- A new offering in the cooking school! Come and take a cooking class and take home a 4-course dinner for two. Share it with your spouse or a friend! This class promises to be lively and full of fun!
On the Menu:
Appetizer- We will master the art of precious Chinese Dumplings in both Pork and Vegetarian varieties and dipping sauce.
Starter- Thai Lettuce Wraps with chicken
Main- Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Pineapple Fried Rice
Dessert-Precious Pound Cakes with Sweet Citrus Compote
Spinach Salad and French Bread will be served with iced tea. Class Fee $64.50