Reduced Sugar Lemon Tart
Recipes

Keto Lemon Tart

Nothing says sweet springtime like a fresh lemon tart, made with zero-calorie sugar substitutes that taste and bake just like sugar. As we walk into this new season, we look for healthier ways to enjoy desserts and more! No worries about this indulgent sweet when you know it's less than half the calories and no spike in your sugar levels! Now that is a sweet treat we can get behind! Let's squeeze the day the Purecane way.
By Lauren of @brightmomentco
 
Prep 15m
Cook 30m
Total 45m
Serve 10

Ingredients

Lemon Tart Ingredients:

· ¾ cup lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
· Zest of 4 lemons
· 4 large eggs (whisked)
· 2 egg yolks
· 1/2 cup unsalted butter
· 1 tablespoon flour
· 1 teaspoon vanilla
· 1/8 teaspoon salt

 

Crust Ingredients:

· 1 1/2 cups almond flour (can use flour of choice)
· 1/8 teaspoon salt
· 5tablespoon unsalted butter (cold)
· 1 large egg white


Directions

For the Crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 305°F. Lightly oil a 9" tart pan. Set aside.
2. In a food processor, add all the ingredients together. Pulse 3 to 4 times, until well-combined. 
3. Press into the prepared tart pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes

For the Lemon Tart: 

4. Fill a saucepan with 3" of water. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat. 
5. In a larger heatproof bowl, combine the Purecane™ zero-calorie Baking Sweetener, flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, whisked eggs, and egg yolks. Whisk to combine. 
6. Add the bowl over the saucepan and continue whisking until thickened (about 3-4 minutes). Optional: Press with a spatula through a large strainer if you have any clumps.
7. Stir in the butter, salt, and vanilla to the lemon curd. Add the lemon curd to the baked tart crust and smooth it out with the spatula.
8. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F. 
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until curd is just set. 
10. Chill for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge.
11. Garnish with whipped cream or a dusting of Purecane™ Confectioners Sweetener and fresh berries.
12. Serve and enjoy!