Tofu Lemon Tart

Ingredients (yields: 8 servings)
  • 1 sweet shortcrust pastry

  • 450 g silken tofu

  • 150 ml lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest

  • 120 g caster sugar

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 3 tbsp cornstarch

Realisation
  1. Arrange the shortcrust pastry in a 25 cm diameter pie pan;

  2. Prick the surface with a fork;

  3. Blind bake in a 200ºC oven for 15 minutes, or until golden;

  4. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature;

  5. Mix the silken tofu, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, vanilla extract, salt and cornstarch in a blender until smooth;

  6. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to bubble gently;

  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly;

  8. Pour the tofu-lemon mixture into the pre-baked crust;

  9. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set;

  10. Serve and enjoy!