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Add eggs and process until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 60 minutes.","group":"Pastry","title":"Mix flour, butter, sugar, and half the lemon zest","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Pastry"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat milk with the remaining lemon zest in a saucepan. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly pour warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking.","group":"Pastry Cream","title":"Heat milk with the remaining lemon zest","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Cream"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.","group":"Pastry Cream","title":"Return the mixture","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Cream"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Roll out 2/3 of the pastry and line a 9-inch tart tin. Pour in the cooled custard cream.","group":"Assembly","title":"Preheat oven to 180°C","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Roll out the remaining 1/3 pastry and cover the top, sealing the edges. Prick the surface with a fork, brush with a little water, and sprinkle with pine nuts.","group":"Assembly","title":"Roll out the remaining 1/3 pastry","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 40-45 minutes until golden. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake at 180°C for 40-45 minutes","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Ensure the pastry cream is completely cooled before filling the tart to prevent the crust from becoming soggy. 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