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Quick lemon tart

Readymade pastry cases are great for busy lifestyles and you can buy them in any good supermarket. If you want to make your own, just use a sweet shortcrust recipe.

Soak the gelatine in water for 5 minutes to soften.

For the lemon filling, place the eggs, butter, lemon juice, orange juice and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water or “bain marie”. Whisk constantly until the mixture seems to set and the whisk leaves a trail behind. This should take 7-8 minutes. It’s worth the wait! Squeeze the excess moisture out of the gelatine and add to the lemon filling. Whisk to incorporate. This mixture should resemble lemon curd.

Pour the lemon filling into the readymade case, filling right up to the top. Place into the fridge overnight to set. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.