Receta de la mejor tarta de limón

Ingredientes

• 15 Golden Oreos (or about 4.5 oz. of graham crackers)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 egg yolks
• 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tsp lemon extract
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Preparación

1. 1

   --- For the Golden Oreo Crust ---

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Remove the filling from 15 Golden Oreos. Add them to a food processor and pulse them until they are finely ground.

4. 4

   Add in 1/4 cup of melted, unsalted butter and 2 tbsp of granulated sugar. Pulse to combine.

5. 5

   Press the crumbs evenly on the bottom and up the sides of an 8 inch pan. It helps to use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or a spoon to do this.

6. 6

   Bake the crust at 350 degrees for 8 minutes and then let cool completely while making the filling.

7. 7

   --- For the Lemon Filling ---

8. 8

   In a small bowl mix 2 oz. of softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is completely smooth.

9. 9

   Then mix in 2 egg yolks.

10. 10

    Next add in 7 oz. of sweetened condensed milk and combine.

11. 11

    Then add in 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1/4 cup of lemon juice and mix until completely combined.

12. 12

    Lastly mix in 2 tsp of lemon extract and 1/2 tsp of lemon zest.

13. 13

    Pour the filling into the prepared tart crust. Bake the tart for 16-18 minutes at 350 degrees. The center will be slightly jiggly still.

14. 14

    Let the pie chill on the counter for 15 minutes and then in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

15. 15

    Top with fresh berries if you desire and serve!