Lemon Tart Recipe

Name: Lemon Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: crust; 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 2 drops vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 lemons large, grated zest and juice; 1/2 cup cream; powdered sugar to dust; whipped cream to serve

Servings: persons

crust
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 drops vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
2 lemons large, grated zest and juice
1/2 cup cream
powdered sugar to dust
whipped cream to serve

1
Place flour, a pinch of salt and butter in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add sugar, egg yolk and vanilla and process until mixture comes together, adding 1-2 tbsp chilled water, if necessary.
2
Turn dough out on to a lightly floured surface and knead lightly to form a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 20 mins.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9 inch tart pan. Using a rolling pin, transfer to pan. Press pastry firmly into pan without stretching it. Trim excess and lightly prick base with a fork.
4
Line with parchment paper and half fill with pie weights. Blind bake for 20 mins. Remove paper and weights and bake for 5 mins. Cool in pan.
5
Reduce oven to 350u00b0F. To prepare filling, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon zest and juice and cream. Pour into tart crust and bake for 40 mins. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream.

877

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: crust, 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

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