It’s Not Your Usual Tart!

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, egg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until you get a smooth dough.

2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

3. In a small saucepan, heat the milk with the lemon zest.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and flour.

5. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.

6. Return the mixture to the stove and cook, stirring, until the cream thickens.

7. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and place it in a buttered and floured tart pan.

8. Pour the cream over the pastry base and smooth the surface.

9. Bake in a preheated static oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35–40 minutes.

10. Let it cool completely before serving.