lemon lime tart

lemon lime tart adapted from david lebovitz's site


1 tart shell described here:
3/4 c fresh lemon or lime juice or a mixture
2 T grated lemon or lime zest
3/4 c sugar
9 T butter
3 eggs
3 egg yolks


in a saucepan, heat juice, sugar and butter, whisk until butter has melted. in a separate (large) bowl, whisk eggs and yolks together. slowly, I mean slowly pour the juice mixture into the egg mixture. this will warm the eggs up without cooking them. after pouring it all into the egg mixture, put the filling back into the saucepan and continually whisk over med/low heat until it thickens and bubbles. pour the filling into the tart shell after it comes out of the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes just until set. refrigerate and enjoy!


cooks notes: I think this would be outstanding with orange or grapefruit filling...yum