Tuesday, February 16, 2010

J'aime bien~ Les Citrons~


I really like lemons~
I mentioned I had made Dorie Greenspan's sweet tart dough..the recipe is in Sunday's Valentine's Day post~It is beyond a doubt delicious..like a shortbread cookie crust..I could eat just the whole tart with nothing in it~
But..a friend came for dinner Saturday night so I filled it w/ liquid gold~


Lemon Curd ..microwave lemon curd I made a few days earlier and kept in the fridge~

I am so glad she likes lemons as much as we do..she told me she loved it~


I was happy.

I am sure I posted this quick and easy lemon filling before..I just can't find it~

La Recette~

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 lemons, zested
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. Cook in the microwave for one minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the microwave, and pour into small sterile jars. Store for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.

One of the reasons I started la Table De Nana..was to keep my recipes in one place and organized..now it's like my recipe folders and drawers:(~

49 comments:

  1. oh so gorgoeus! too bad i hate lemons... maybe i could make it for the dogs? and that bee bowl, its not nice to covet mother nature~

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  2. You hate lemons? You crack me up ,"Goddess Of Citrus" etc.. that you are~:)I know I could never replicate your lemons..Except..once or twice in a blue moon~:)

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  4. That was me above because it posted "twice":) I did say "Once" In a Blue Moon:)

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  5. I've never had lemon curd, and I've always thought it was really difficult. This I can do. It won't be as pretty as yours, though!

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  6. Pretty! I love the striped lemon!

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  7. Liquid gold indeed! I am craving citrus--this will work! I wish I had it right now!

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  8. I just made some lemon curd-though I have never tried it in the microwave. I must do that! My recipes are EVERYWHERE!
    xoxo Pattie

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  9. Looks yummy delicious! You have the best recipes and kitchenware I've ever seen, Monique. (My daughter used to eat lemon curd right out of the jar and place it on homemade shortbread ;)
    xo~Tracie

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  10. I love lemons, any day! Like Ninette, I loved that striped lemon ... how did you do it? I tried making lemon curd once. It was perfect on warm toast. :) Your jars, bowls and utensils ... they make anyone green with envy. ;)

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  11. I love lemons too! This is indeed a quick and easy recipe and beyond delicious.

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  12. Your photos never fail to inspire me! Completely beautiful . . . lemons have been looked so perfect.

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  13. What beautiful photos -- love anything lemon -- and love lemon curd!

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  14. I'm so disappointed to learn that your recipes are not so organized on the blog. I was hoping that a blog would help me to organize mine!
    I love anything lemon, your tart looks fabulous.

    Mimi

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  15. Moi aussi! J'adore les citrons! I don't have a microwave, though. I'll make this on the stovetop!

    Gorgeous photos...

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  16. Oh Monique, lemons are my favourite thing, amongst many favourites I hasten to add!! Your tart looks fabulous, and like the others I adore your bowl! xxoo

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  17. Monique, these are gorgeous! Beautiful photos. The zestiness of lemons is indeed universal otherwise- just look at the myriads of perfumes out there with the citrusy note! Lemons are great though I prefer green limes more. Pierre Herme has a really amazing Lemon curd recipe- you should really try that.

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  18. Your guests had to be on cloud 9 with this heavenly dessert! It makes my mouth pucker just to think of it. Yum!

    I love how you skinned the lemon peel & left it looking like a little bee hive & match your gorgeous bowl...very clever! ;-)

    I promise to try making your version of lemon curd next time. Thank you for sharing it.

    fondly,
    Rett

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  19. Only you can take Lemon Curd to such beautiful new heights! Gorgeous photos.

    Happy Birthday, mon ami! Have a lovely day. Thank you for all that you do, and all that you have taught me. xoxo

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  20. Dear Rett you give me too much credit..it's a little notch on the side of peeler I have that does this to lemons..I can then add the twirls to the top of the desserts..Now that you mention it..I guess it could be a beehive..I hope you have more luck with this than my bread:)

    I'll take a photo to show you the little tool next time~

    Mimi..your recipe organizational skills mus be better than mine..They cannot be worse:)

    Shirley I will look up the PH recipe..Thank you.

    Have a great day~

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  21. there are so many awesome ways to use lemon curd--great homage to citrus! :)

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  22. love love love lemon!!!! gorgeous dessert!!

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  23. Lovely post and beautiful photos, Monique. I can't wait to try you recipe for lemon curd. It can't get much easier than that.

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  24. Your photos today are especially lovely. I have bookmarked your recipe for lemon curd and will try it as soon as I'm able. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

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  25. Lemon Curd with toast and tea - I love that in the morning and in the afternoon. Your posts are always so beautiful - you take such care.

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  26. I absolutely love lemon tarts, and I absolutely love your post! The bee with the lemons make me think of spring.

    I haven't tried the microwave lemon curd yet, I remember it from a previous post. It sounds so easy and wonderful. Thanks, Monique.

    Diane

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  27. I have never tried leomin curd in the micorwave, but like melting chocolate...it must be so much quicker and simpler! Like you, I adore lemons...have tons in bowls all over the house. And how I love that bee hovering over its bowl...can't wait for spring now!!
    Biz
    Ronelle

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  28. Love, love, love anything Lemon! Can't wait to try your lemon curd recipe! Happy Birthday!

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  29. Joyeuse anniversaire...mon ami!! Aujourd'hui...17 Fevrier!!!
    Bisous
    Ronelle

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  30. I love lemons too. The look, texture, and taste. Great recipe, and fabulous photos. I always become inspired by your photos.
    Maureen

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  31. Happy Birthday Monique...I am so far behind.
    Hoping YOUR day was happy and you did something special on your day.
    I am so thankful for you in my life so "HAPPY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY" my friend.
    Lemons= anywhich way or shape...love em!
    xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  32. I'm back to wish you the happiest of birthday wishes, Monique. I hope your day is a very special and joyous one.

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  33. Back again to wish you a Happy Birthday!!!

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  34. Happy BIrthday! I know I am late. So Happy Late Birthday Monique!

    Such a pretty post as always. I love reading through your comments too. I was shocked to learn someone hates lemons lol! Is it possible?

    Laura

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  35. It was a nice day~

    Thanks so much..:)

    Little boys spoiled me w/ cards and homemade gifts..lunch at a cute resto thanks to one of our DD's gift certificates from 2009..that's how often we go out:)..the whole family..en famille celebrates soon together..
    56 oyoyoy.. just yesterday I was 26.Somehow 30 yrs wiggled their way in there.

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  36. Happy Birthday, Nana! Good health!
    I have to try that crust..it sounds wonderful!

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  37. my absolute favourite desert is citrus lemon tart, this looks absolutely divine. Oh and Happy Birthday so sorry I didn't know and 56 you look at least from the back on the beach with your littlw grandson no more that 26 stay there as long as you like. love and hugs

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  38. A jar of sun shine. I'd would eat that right out of the jar.

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  39. I have beaucoup de lemons falling off my tree and all lying on the ground crying out come and get me !! and I will and make some of that quick and easy lemon curd.
    Beautiful pics
    J'aime le citron.
    Dianne

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  40. Tu fais ton lemon curd au micro-ondes? Oh, il faut que j'essaye, c'est sûr ! Ici, c'est la pleine saison des citrons. C'est même en ce moment la fête des citrons à Menton et il y a toujours de magnifiqiues chars décorés avec ces agrumes. Tu as déjà vu des photos ?
    Bon, je vais travailler mais dès demain, je repasserai voir ce que j'ai loupé chez toi pendant mes vacances ! ;o)
    Bisous
    Hélène

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  41. Ooooh lemon curd - you've made me very hungry! This tart looks utterly sublime, got me a true lemon craving :)

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  42. Certes je vais regarger sur Google pour Menton et les citrons..:)


    Thanks for your visits..
    Laura Jain was kidding..she's the Queen Of Lemons:)


    Have a great day everyone~

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  43. When it comes to lemons, I'm a sour puss, in a good way.
    I also like bees. Unfortunately, they seem to follow me everywhere I go. I'd much rather see them hovering over a pretty bowl such as yours, or on a lemon, instead of me.

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  44. oh where have I been!!!? I cant believe m number 44 on you comment list. :((

    Yes I love the striped lemon and I LOVE lemons esp lemonade n tarts!!beautiful!!

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  45. A day late but no less heart felt...
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET MONIQUE!!!!!
    Hope your day was full of all you love!
    L xo

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  46. I've been reading your blog just lately and found you through 'wives with knives'. I absolutely love your recipes and your photos are so artistic, not to mention all the props that hold your food. I'm in love with that porcelain/ceramic collander next to your lemon curd (which I will try, it seems easy). I'm in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). Are your originally from here or France?

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  47. Quel blog magnifique, et quel plaisir de tester tes recettes, cette tarte au citron un délice. Bonne journée, à bientôt

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  48. moi aussi j'aime beaucoup le citron et le lemon curd , j'en mange à la cuillère , , j'aime aussi beaucoup tes photos .
    bises et bon dimanche

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  49. You can count me in the lemon-lover ranks too! What a delicious and beautiful dessert! I think lemons are tres photogenic.

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