Rating: 3.50
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Lemon Tart

January 21, 2025

A Lemon Tart is a tart dessert consisting of a pastry shell with a lemon-flavored filling. It’s a perfect balance of tart and sweetness, making it a refreshing dessert option.

Lemon Tart

Lemon Tart

3.50 from 2 votes
A Lemon Tart is a tart dessert consisting of a pastry shell with a lemon-flavored filling. It’s a perfect balance of tart and sweetness, making it a refreshing dessert option.
Servings 8 pieces
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and diced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ice water
  • 3/4 cup sugar for filling
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and dice butter. Mix until resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water and mix until dough forms.
  • Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  • In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water until smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk egg yolks and stir into the mixture. Return to heat, cook while stirring until thick. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and zest.
  • Pour filling into baked crust. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Let the tart cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Calories: 250kcal
Cuisine: French
Keyword: dessert, lemon tart, pastry
Cooking Method: Baked
Time: 30-45 Min
Level: Easy

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  1. angelo.kozey says:

    2 stars
    I tried making this, but my filling was too runny. I don’t know if I messed up or what. Any tips?

  2. 5 stars
    This lemon tart is amazing! The filling turned out perfectly tangy and the crust was flaky. Definitely a keeper!

3.50 from 2 votes

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