1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 pre-baked tart crust with a diameter of about 22 cm
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
For the crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened, plus 2-3 tablespoons ice-cold water
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 pre-baked tart crust with a diameter of about 22 cm
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
For the crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened, plus 2-3 tablespoons ice-cold water
Mix the flour with the butter or margarine, using a fork or knife, until it forms a crumbly mixture
Add the egg and mix well
Gradually add the cold water and knead until smooth
Form into a ball
Roll out the dough in the tart pan
Melt the butter in a saucepan
Beat the egg yolks, whole egg, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until creamy
Add the lemon juice and melted butter and beat well
Pour everything into a saucepan and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches pudding-like consistency
Add the grated lemon zest and let cool
Spread a thin layer of this cream over the baked tart crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Reserve some of the cream for decorating
Beat the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until stiff peaks form
Add a small amount of whipped cream to the reserved lemon cream and mix well
Gradually add the remaining whipped cream, mixing well after each addition
Set aside some strawberries for garnishing
Arrange the remaining strawberries over the tart crust and top with the lemon cream with whipped cream
Refrigerate for about 3-4 hours before serving
Garnish with the reserved strawberries and serve.