Chef's Corner
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Instructions
For the Graham Cracker Crust & Lemon Curd
Step 1
Melt Butter
Step 2
Combine remaining ingredients in mixing bowl
Step 3
Pour in melted butter and coat all the dry ingredients evenly
Step 4
Press crust into 9” fluted tart pan
Step 5
Bake: 350°F for 10 minutes until lightly toasted
Step 6
Let cool and prepare lemon curd
Step 7
Combine lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar and bring to simmer
Step 8
Temper whole eggs into mixture and cook to 82°C/180°F
Step 9
Remove from heat, while continuously whisking, add butter and salt
Step 10
Hand blend mixture and pour into baked crust. Give it a little shake or use a spatula to make sure the curd spreads evenly into the tart shell
Step 11
Take a piece of plastic wrap and gently place it on the surface to prevent a skin from forming
Step 12
Let tart set up overnight in the cooler
For the Italian Meringue
Step 1
Combine water and sugar in pot and bring to boil
Step 2
When syrup begins to simmer, start whisking egg whites on medium speed with whisk attachment
Step 3
Cook to syrup to 250°F/121°C and pour over egg whites while whisking on high speed
Step 4
Continue whisking on high speed for about 30 seconds and then reduce speed to medium. Whisk to soft peaks
Step 5
Once meringue has reached correct consistency, remove set lemon tart from the cooler and pipe or decorate meringue on top
Step 6
Torch the meringue gently to achieve a toasted color.
For the Coconut Milk Anglaise
Step 1
Combine coconut milk, heavy cream, vanilla and sugar in pot and bring to simmer
Step 2
In a separate bowl, add the egg yolks and temper into milk mixture
Step 3
Cook mixture, while whisking, to 185°F/85°C
Step 4
Cool mixture rapidly and set aside in cooler
Meet the Chef
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Danielle Marelli received her Certificate in Pastry Arts from the French Pastry School. Upon graduation, she spent two years as a pastry chef at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California. Now with multiple years of experience in the hospitality industry, Marelli brings her unique vision and talents to The Gwen, a luxury hotel in Chicago.
