Description
This lemon tart is bright, silky, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. With a buttery crust and smooth citrus filling, it’s a simple yet elegant dessert that feels like sunshine on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Rub in butter until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and water, then form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough, press into tart pan, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk eggs and sugar, then add lemon juice, zest, cream, and flour.
- Pour filling into crust and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Always use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep the filling smooth and creamy. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg