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Poppy-Lemon Shortbread Tart with Lavandar Cream

Poppy-Lemon Shortbread Tart with Lavandar Cream
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Late Winter Tart (Sweet or Savory)
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    slulibby's Notes:

    This recipe makes use of Martha's original shortbread crust recipe, but with a new introduction. Traditional whipped cream topping is flavored with lavandar for a delicate twist.

Makes 1 tart

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, grind the cookies into a course crumb. Add the almonds, and sugar, processing until mixture becomes a fine. Add butter and seeds and process until mixture holds together.

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  2. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Place in freezer untill chilled before baking for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool.

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  3. In a bowl, combine the cheese and curd.

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  4. In a sauce pan, heat the cream and lavandar to a simmer & let seep for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain mixture and chill.

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  5. beat cream and sugar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

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  6. In the bottom of the tart shell, spread the cheese and lemon mixture. Top with the whipped cream and zest.

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2 Comments on Poppy-Lemon Shortbread Tart with Lavandar Cream

Shamrock-medal Reply

Love lemon and lavender together.

Dscf1616_1_ Reply

Thanks. Lately I find that I have really been into using herbs and spices in different ways.

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