Description
Lemon curd tart is a delightful dessert that bursts with bright, zesty flavors and a smooth, creamy texture, making it perfect for warm days and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups shortbread cookies (crushed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed shortbread cookies and melted butter in a bowl until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into a tart pan to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden, then let it cool.
- Whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Let it cool properly for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg