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Lemon Cranberry Cheater Tart

Look impressive, but is so easy to make!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

Tart Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed, cold
  • 1-2 tbsp cold water

Lemon Mixture

  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (preferably homemade - see recipe below)

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp brandy optional

Instructions

  • Mix powdered sugar, flour and salt.
  • Cut the butter into the mixture, add water a few drops at a time, just until the dough comes together.
  • Pat into a 9″ tart pan making sure the dough goes up the sides and is fairly even throughout.
  • Prick with a fork to release steam under the dough.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the beaten eggs, sugar, lemon juice, flour and lemon zest.
  • Remove crust from oven, thinly spread the cranberry sauce over the crust and pour lemon mixture over it.