This Lemon filling can also be used for a lemon pie or as a filling for a layered cake.
Author: Welcome2OurTable.com
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk (see note for dairy-free option)
¼ cup cornstarch
3-4 Large lemons (juice and zest)
8 egg yolks
½ cup butter
Instructions
Combine sweetened condensed milk and cornstarch in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil then add egg yolks. Cook until thickened.
Remove from heat and add the butter.
Spread immediately onto the ready tart.
Notes
The filling may be made dairy-free by replacing the sweetened condensed milk with coconut sweetened condensed milk and coconut oil for butter. The crust can be made with coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option.
Recipe by Welcome 2 Our Table at https://www.welcome2ourtable.com/gluten-free-lemon-tart/