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Jamie Oliver Lemon Bliss Tart

Jamie Oliver Lemon Bliss Tart
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The Jamie Oliver Lemon Bliss Tart features a buttery shortcrust pastry base filled with a smooth, baked lemon custard. Made with fresh lemon juice, zest, eggs, and cream, the filling is lusciously creamy with a sharp citrus punch. The tart is baked until just set and served chilled, often with a dusting of icing sugar or a dollop of crème fraîche. It’s classic, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make at home.

Ingredients

For the Shortcrust Pastry:

  • Plain flour – 250g (about 2 cups)

  • Cold unsalted butter – 125g, cubed

  • Icing sugar – 2 tablespoons

  • Egg yolk – 1

  • Cold water – 1–2 tablespoons

For the Lemon Filling:

  • Eggs – 4 large

  • Caster sugar – 150g (¾ cup)

  • Double cream – 150ml (⅔ cup)

  • Lemon zest – from 2 lemons

  • Fresh lemon juice – 120ml (about ½ cup)

Optional garnish:

  • Icing sugar, fresh berries, or crème fraîche

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Pastry

  • Place flour, butter, and icing sugar in a food processor and pulse until it resembles breadcrumbs.

  • Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cold water. Pulse until the dough comes together.

  • Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Blind Bake the Pastry Shell

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan) / 375°F.

  • Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and line the tart tin. Trim the edges.

  • Prick the base with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with baking beans.

  • Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and beans and bake for another 5–7 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.

Step 3: Prepare the Lemon Filling

  • In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until combined.

  • Stir in lemon zest, juice, and cream.

  • Whisk until smooth, but don’t overbeat (to avoid air bubbles).

Step 4: Fill and Bake

  • Pour the filling into the warm tart shell.

  • Bake at 150°C (130°C fan) / 300°F for 25–30 minutes, or until the filling is just set with a slight wobble in the center.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

  • Cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

  • Dust with icing sugar and serve with berries or crème fraîche.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/jamie-oliver-lemon-bliss-tart/