French Grape Lemon Tart

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and sugar together.

3. 3

   Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Beat the egg and add it to the mixture, combining until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line a tart pan with it.

6. 6

   Prick the base of the tart with a fork and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Blind bake the tart shell for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes until golden.

8. 8

   While the tart shell is baking, wash and halve the grapes.

9. 9

   Zest and juice the lemon, setting both aside.

10. 10

    In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.

11. 11

    Once the tart shell is cool, spread the cream mixture evenly over the base.

12. 12

    Arrange the halved grapes on top of the cream mixture.

13. 13

    Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.