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Nevertheless, lemon curd has come a long way from its origin. Today lemon curd is made from an egg-based custard and spread into a tart shell. This keto Lemon Curd Tart version features a sugar-free custard loaded with lemon flavor from fresh lemon juice and zest. It is spread into a flaky, slightly sweet, tart crust made from almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, sugar-free sweetener, salt, egg whites, and coconut oil. All in all, this lemon curd tart is sweet and filled with a lemony flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 3/4 cup Sugar-Free Sweetener
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Lemon Juice (about 3 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream, optional
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, cut into small cubes
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 1 cup Coconut Flour
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil, melted
- 2 large Egg Whites
- 3-4 tablespoons Ice Water
- 1 Lemon, sliced thinly, for garnish

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