Delia Smith, the legendary chef known for her classic and straightforward recipes, claims to have perfected the ultimate lemon tart. It's an ideal dessert to cap off a meal or to serve in slices at a party, with its sweet yet tangy flavour and light texture. The lemon tart is a crowd-pleaser, and thanks to Delia, who started her career in 1969 writing for the Daily Mirror and has been guiding us through the culinary world ever since, you can create an impeccable version at home.
Delia has honed hundreds of recipes, including her lemon tart, which she developed after extensive experimentation. "I once spent a great deal of time trying every sort of lemon tart imaginable in order to come up with the definitive version," she shares on her website.
After what must have been a delightful journey of tasting, she crafted her recipe, which notably deviates from traditional ones by offering a generous amount of filling compared to pastry. Delia's lemon tart stands out with its thicker consistency, and as she puts it, "quite rightly I think, includes much more filling than pastry.".
If you're ready to try your hand at this dessert, here's what you'll need for the shortcrust pastry base and the method to cook it:. Add all the ingredients, excluding the egg white, to a food processor bowl with a tablespoon of water and blend until it forms a firm dough. Knead lightly before placing in a plastic bag and chilling in the fridge for 30 minutes.
