Lemon Tart

Directions

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   With butter grease 8 inch tart pan with a removable bottom or lightly spray with Pam.
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   Set aside.
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   FOR CRUST: Combine flour and sugar in food processor.
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   Add the cut up butter and pulse until the pastry starts to come together and form clumps.
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   Place the pastry in the prepared tart pan and, evenly press the pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
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   To prevent the pastry crust from puffing up while it bakes, pierce crust all over with the tines of a fork.
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   To prevent the crust from shrinking when it bakes, put in freezer for 15 minutes.
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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place rack in center of oven.
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   When the pastry has chilled, place the tart pan on a larger baking pan and bake until crust is golden brown, about 13 - 15 minutes.
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    Remove from oven and place tart pan on a wire rack to cool while you make the filling.
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    Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
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    FOR FILLING: In a food processor or electric mixer place the cream cheese and process until smooth.
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    Add sugar and beat until incorporated.
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    Add eggs, one at a time, and process until thoroughly combined.
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    Add remaining ingredients and beat until well blended and smooth.
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    Pour filling into pre-baked tart shell and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until filling is set.
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    Transfer tart to wire rack to cool and then cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour.
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    TOPPING: Put mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 15 minutes.
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    Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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    Transfer the whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with star tip (#4B), and pipe stars over the entire surface of the tart.
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    Refrigerate until serving time.