Lemon Creme Brulee Tart Recipe

Name: Lemon Creme Brulee Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup powdered sugar; 1 pinch salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled cut into 1/2 cubes; 4 -5 teaspoons heavy cream; 1 egg white, beaten; ¾ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons sugar (Additional); ¾ cup heavy cream; 4 egg yolks; 2 whole eggs; ½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled cut into 1/2 cubes
4 -5 teaspoons heavy cream
1 egg white, beaten
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons sugar (Additional)
¾ cup heavy cream
4 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon lemon zest

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Crust Method:.
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Combine flour, sugar, and salt in processor, blend for 10 seconds.
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Pulse in butter until combined.
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Pulse while adding the heavy cream 1 teaspoon at a time, until moist dough clumps form.
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Remove dough from processor and form into a flatten disk.
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Wrap and chill for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350F Roll out dough on a floured surface to fit a 12-inch tart pan.
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Press dough to fit pan using excess dough for the sides.
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Poke crust with fork to keep crust from rising.
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Bake crust until golden brown, approximately 16 minutes.
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Remove crust from oven and brush the inside immediately with egg white.
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Reserve.
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Filling Method:.
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Whisk 3/4 cup sugar, cream, yolks, and eggs in bowl to blend well.
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Mix in lemon juice and lemon zest.
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Pour filling into warm crust.
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Bake until filling is set in center, approximately 20 minutes.
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Remove from oven and cool completely.
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Cover edge of crust with foil to prevent from burning.
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Sprinkle remaining sugar on top of tart.
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Using a brulee torch, melt sugar until caramelized.
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Allow topping to crisp before serving.
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Serve with fresh berries and creme fraiche, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 pinch salt, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled cut into 1/2 cubes, and more.

Yes, Lemon Creme Brulee Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Creme Brulee Tart

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