With the tart citrus offsetting the sweet creaminess of the filling, nobody, not even the most staunch dessert-deniers, can resist a good tart. Steven Doherty's lemon and passion fruit tart recipe is made particularly delectable with the addition of passion fruit, bringing its own unique blend of tangy sweetness to the final flavour of the dish. This sweet tart is best served completely cool, so be sure to allow for plenty of resting time between cooking and serving.
Begin by making the pastry. Cream together the butter and sugar, then add 1 egg and combine well. Sift and add the flour and the milk and combine gently to form a smooth paste. Shape into a small flat disc, then wrap in clingfilm and leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes
Remove the chilled pastry from the fridge and roll out into a thin, even layer on a floured surface. Line the tart tin with the pastry, leaving 2cm of overhanging pastry around the edge
Line the base of the tart case with greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans and blind bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until golden and dry
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Beat the eggs and egg yolks together and add the sugar, passion fruit, lemon juice and zest. Beat in the cream, then strain through a fine sieve to remove the passion fruit seeds and set aside until required
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