Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of this French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd, a perfect blend of a crisp, buttery crust and a vibrant lemon curd filling. This delightful dessert is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to impress at any gathering or provide a sweet finish to a cozy dinner at home. With its bright citrus flavor, this tart is ideal for warm days or festive occasions. Plus, its stunning presentation makes it a beautiful centerpiece on any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (for filling)
- 2 large eggs (for filling)
- 4 large egg yolks (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the tart dough by combining flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold cubed butter and pulse until pea-sized pieces form.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Chill the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface, place it into a greased tart pan, poke holes in the bottom, and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the crust for about 15-20 minutes until lightly golden brown. Allow it to cool.
- For the lemon curd filling, whisk together fresh lemon juice, zest, granulated sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and egg yolks in a saucepan over low heat until thickened.
- Pour the curd into the cooled crust and allow it to set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg