Description
A classic lemon tart with a buttery, crisp shell and a silky, tangy lemon custard filling. Elegant yet easy to make, it’s perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups (175g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
1 large egg yolk
1–2 tablespoons cold water, if needed
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor.
- Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and pulse just until the dough comes together, using cold water if needed.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a disk, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll dough and press into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim edges and prick the base with a fork.
- Blind bake the crust at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes with parchment and pie weights, then remove weights and bake for another 5–10 minutes until golden.
- Reduce oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for 20–25 minutes, until filling is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Chill dough thoroughly to prevent shrinkage during baking.
The tart can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze the fully baked tart for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
