TWD: La Palette's Strawberry Tart

This week's recipe was so delicious and light.  Perfect for summer.  I did alter the garnishing, but stayed true to Dorie's buttery crust and strawberries.  I substituted the strawberry jam for peach-cinnamon.  I also made a lavender simple syrup that I glazed the berries with, instead of just sugar.  I topped off the tarts with a cinnamon-sugar creme fraiche to compliment the peach-cinnamon jam filling.  

Lavender Simple Syrup:

1/3 cup lavender

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Bring ingredients to a boil.  Remove from heat and let rest for 20 minutes.  Strain and save.

TWD: French Lemon-Cream Tart

Possibly the most delicious lemony dessert I have ever made!!  The combination of the buttery crust, creamy filling, and tartness of the fresh lemons is pure excellence.  The pictures do not give it justice in the slightest (excuse the poor photos- bad lighting).  Looks like it's time to invest in a fluted tart pan, but my spring-form pan worked out just as well.  I also sugared some lemon slices for an extra sparkle!  

3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from my mom's tree

Whisking Away!  

3/4 cup lemon juice

lemon zest

1 cup sugar

4 large eggs

Is it done yet?  

only 4 more hours to refrigerate...