Lemon and chocolate tart

Lemon and chocolate tart has a tender crust, slowly baked tangy filling and melted chocolate at the base. I serve it for dessert, chilled and cut into thin slices, with chocolate sauce on top or caramelized sugar. I finely grate the zest, avoiding the white pith, to keep the lemon flavor clean. Prep: 35 minutes. Cook: 83 minutes. Rest: 325 minutes. Total time: 7 hours and 23 minutes. Servings: 8. About 600 kcal and 9 g protein per serving.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 250 g flour
- 10 g flour for rolling
- 125 g unsalted butter
- 90 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lemon (zest)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 15 ml cold water
For the filling
- 2 eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 160 g powdered sugar
- 120 ml lemon juice
- 1 lemon (zest)
- 200 ml full-fat sour cream (20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the chocolate layer
- 50 g dark chocolate
- 50 g milk chocolate
- 15 g Nutella
For decorating
- 25 g dark chocolate
- 15 g butter
- 20 g powdered sugar
- 5 g mint leaves
Preparation
1. Mix the flour, powdered sugar, cold cubed butter, egg, vanilla, zest of one lemon and salt. Knead until the dough comes together; if it is too firm, add 15 ml cold water. Dust it lightly with flour and chill for 30 minutes. 2. Roll out the dough on a floured work surface, fit it into a 23 cm tart pan and trim the edges. Chill the pan for 20 minutes. 3. Heat the oven to 180°C. Cover the dough with parchment paper and baking beans, then bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake the crust for another 5 minutes, until the surface is slightly dry. 4. Let the crust cool for 20 minutes. Melt the dark chocolate and milk chocolate together with Nutella, spread the mixture over the tart base and let it cool for 10 minutes. 5. For the filling, lightly beat the eggs, egg yolks and powdered sugar. Add the lemon juice, zest of the second lemon, vanilla, salt and sour cream, then mix until smooth. 6. Set the oven to 110°C. Pour the filling into the pan and bake the tart for 60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly. 7. When the tart is nearly done, melt the butter and dark chocolate for the sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes. Stir until the sauce is glossy. 8. Take the tart out of the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Pour the chocolate sauce over the top and decorate with mint leaves. For the sugar version, let the tart cool completely, sprinkle with powdered sugar and caramelize it with a kitchen torch. 9. Chill the tart for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; you can bake the crust a day ahead and decorate it when serving. A 23 cm pan gives you a fairly deep filling, so check it earlier if you use a wider one. Choose heavy lemons for the juice, as they usually have more. The filling is reminiscent of an egg tart, but the lemon gives it a livelier edge. I cut it into thin slices and serve it with black tea; it contains gluten, dairy, eggs and hazelnuts.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the center still too soft?
If it looks liquid, bake the tart for another 5 minutes at a time at 110°C, until the edge is firm and the center only jiggles slightly.
How do I cut clean slices?
Warm the knife blade in hot water for 10 seconds, then wipe it before each slice.
Can I replace the lemons with limes?
Yes, use 120 ml lime juice and the zest of one lime; the flavor will be greener and more fragrant.
Can I use only dark chocolate for the base layer?
Yes, replace the mixture with 100 g dark chocolate with about 55% cocoa for a more intense flavor.
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