Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances zesty and sweet. The buttery tart crust encases a luscious lemon curd filling that bursts with fresh citrus flavor. Ideal for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert will surely impress your guests and elevate your dining experience. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this tart is versatile enough for summer gatherings or festive celebrations. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey for an added touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup Powder sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter (cold, unsalted)
- 1 Egg (large)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted)
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 4 Egg yolks (large)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and blend until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough onto a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake crust for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Allow to cool before preparing the lemon curd filling by whisking together lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter, eggs, and yolks over low heat until thickened.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and let set in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg