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
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.
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
I tried making this, but my filling was too runny. I don’t know if I messed up or what. Any tips?
This lemon tart is amazing! The filling turned out perfectly tangy and the crust was flaky. Definitely a keeper!