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Lemon Tart (Gluten-Free)

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Filling adapted from Barefoot in Paris.

Ingredients

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For the sweet coconut: 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 2 tablespoons honey For the crust: 2 cups almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1/2 cup sweet, dried coconut 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (I prefer Bernard Jensen) 3/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt 1 stick unsalted butter, cold, cut into tablespoons For the filling: 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup light honey (such as clover) 4 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1/4 cup lemon zest (make sure the lemons are organic) 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons) 1/8 teaspoon Celtic sea salt For the whipped cream (For Paleo or Gaps - you can whip coconut milk using THIS METHOD): 1 cup heavy cream (or whipped coconut cream) 2 tablespoons honey 2 cups blueberries, or berries of your choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and adjust rack to middle position. Heat honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Pour over coconut and toss until coated. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes until just turning golden brown. Cool. Grind in a spice mill (or coffee grinder) until fine. (Can be stored in an airtight container for 8 weeks.)
  2. Place almond meal, coconut flour, coconut, gelatin, and sea salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 2-3 times to combine. Add butter and process until dough forms a ball. Place dough on a piece of plastic wrap, form into a 9-inch disk, and wrap tightly. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove dough from wrapping and press dough on bottom and up sides of a 10-inch round buttered tart pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
  3. Place butter and honey in the bowl of a standing mixer. Beat butter and honey together until smooth. On low speed, add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, and then add the zest, lemon juice and salt. It will look curdled, so don’t worry!
  4. Pour the lemon mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until thick, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 175ºF on an instant-read thermometer (don’t let the mixture boil). Pour into a bowl and cool for 20 minutes.
  5. Pour cooled lemon filling into baked tart crust. Cover with a piece of parchment paper, and chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours. When tart is chilled, pour cream into the bowl of a standing mixture. Whisk on high while slowly pouring honey into bowl. Whisk until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream evenly over lemon filling and top with berries.

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