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Lemon Tart

Lemon Tart

This lemon tart features a buttery crust filled with creamy lemon curd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ¼ cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, cold cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon cream
  • 1 each egg yolk
For the Curd
  • ½ cup lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest, zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 each eggs
  • 2 each yolks

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, butter, sugar, cream, and egg yolk to form the crust. Press into a tart pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. For the curd, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, butter, eggs, and yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Pour into the baked crust.
  4. Bake the tart for an additional 10 minutes. Let it cool before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert. You can garnish with whipped cream if desired.