Description
A refreshing dessert with a delightful balance of buttery crust and tart lemon curd, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, butter, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and eggs in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the baked crust.
- Bake the tart for another 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor, and don’t skip the chilling time for the curd to set properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg