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Tangy Thyme Tart

Gluten free almond flour is the main ingredient for the crust of this Tangy Thyme Tart. A lip-puckering lemon curd makes for a fantastic flavor combo.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
chilling: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 298kcal

Ingredients  

For the Thyme Crust:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves - pulled from stems
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4-6 tablespoon butter - melted

For the Lemon Filling:

  • 1 ¼ cups 100% lemon juice - fresh squeezed or high quality bottled (not from the plastic lemon)
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 whole egg
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line & grease a 9 inch springform pan.
  • Combine almond flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and fresh thyme in a medium bowl. Gradually add melted butter until it it is damp, but not greasy and holds when pressed to the side of the bowl. You may not need all of the butter.
  • Transfer to the prepared springform pan and press into the bottom and about an inch up the sides.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes, remove and set aside while preparing the filling.
  • Combine lemon juice and cornstarch, stirring until the cornstarch dissolves.
  • In a large saucepan (not on the stove yet), combine eggs, egg yolks and sugar. Beat with a mixer on a high speed until light in color and sugar is mostly dissolved. Add lemon juice mixture, combining thoroughly with the mixer on a low speed to prevent splashing.
  • Place the pan on the stove and turn heat to a low setting. Continue stirring or using your mixer on a low speed, scraping the bottom and sides with a spatula frequently. To prevent the eggs from cooking, the mixture needs to heat very slowly and needs to be stirred constantly.
  • Once the mixture has thickened and coats a spoon, remove from heat and stir in butter. Next pour into the pre-baked tart shell. Bake for another 10 minutes then let cool to room temp. The filling will be jiggly and won’t set until it has been chilled through in the fridge.
  • Top with fresh whipped cream and/or berries if you wish.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tangy Thyme Tart
Amount per Serving
Calories
298
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
66
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
195
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
30
g
33
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
299
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
51
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.