Ginger nut and lemon tart

Ginger Nut and Lemon Tart

Easy and Tasty use for biscuits.


Ingredients

  • 1 sprig fresh mint to decorate
  • 3 Tbsp Icing Sugar
  • 50g Cornflour
  • 2 Large Lemons
  • 225g Ginger Nut biscuits
  • 60g Butter

Method


  • Line base of 18cm/7 inch loose bottom flan tin with parchment.
  • Put the ginger biscuits in plastic back and crush well.
  • Melt the butter and stir into the biscuit crumbs.
  • Pack into the flan tin using the back of a spoon, bottom and edges.
  • Wash the lemons, grate the rind and squeeze the juice.
  • Put into a measuring jug and make up to 500ml with water.
  • Whisk well until completely dissolved ensuring no lumps.
  • Put into a pan and heat, gently stirring all the time.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes, stir in the icing sugar, add a little more to taste.
  • Smooth to level and leave to cool, garnish with mint leaves.