Marbled Lemon Tart with Sage-Cornmeal Crust - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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This dessert tastes every bit as bright as it looks. Egg yolks, sugar, and mouth-puckering lemon juice create a velvety curd that is poured into a crunchy cornmeal shell flecked with lemon zest and fresh sage. The tart filling is balanced by the mellow fl
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp. unflavored gelatin
- 1 tbsp. cold water
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter
- Sage-Cornmeal Crust
- 3 tbsp. crème fraîche
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl, and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a large heatproof bowl. Gradually whisk in lemon juice. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, and whisk constantly until mixture has thickened and registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Whisk in gelatin mixture. Remove from heat, and whisk in butter, a few pieces at a time, until smooth. Let cool, stirring occasionally. Prepare an ice-water bath. Place bowl of yolk mixture over bath, and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Spread curd into crust; smooth top. Dollop crème fraîche on top. Using a wooden skewer or the tip of a knife, swirl crème fraîche into curd to create a marbleized effect. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours (or up to overnight).
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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