Name: Fruity Lemon Tart With Pecan Cookie Crust
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Yield: 8–10 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies (about 55); 1 cup pecans; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 2/3 cup homemade or store-bought lemon curd; Berries, mango, and other fresh fruit (for serving); A 10" fluted tart pan

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

This gorgeous dessert has a nutty tart shell inspired by pecan sandies and a lemon curd–spiked whipped cream filling. The fruit topping can be as simple or complex as you like; simply sprinkle berries on top for an easy finishing touch or arrange strawberry or mango slices in a rose-like pattern to create a stunning presentation.

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