Luscious Lemon Tart Recipe

Name: Luscious Lemon Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the pastry; 1 2/3 cups flour; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; 2/3 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes; 1 large egg, beaten; For the lemon filling; 5 large eggs; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup lemon juice; zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup butter; a couple raspberries or twists of lemon peel for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

For the pastry
1 2/3 cups flour
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2/3 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
1 large egg, beaten
For the lemon filling
5 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup butter
a couple raspberries or twists of lemon peel for garnish (optional)

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["To make the pastry:
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Sift the flour and powdered sugar together. Cut the butter into the flour mix. Stir in egg and mix until the dough just comes together. (This can be done in a stand mixer or by hand.) Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough and place into a 10"" pie or tart pan. Line the pastry with aluminum foil and fill with dry beans or pie weights. Bake for 15-20 minutes, remove foil and beans, and bake 5 more minutes until light brown. Allow pastry to cool.", "To make the filling:
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Lower oven temperature to 275-300 degrees. Whisk eggs, yolk, and sugar together. Bring lemon juice and zest to a simmer in a small saucepan, then add the butter, whisking until the butter melts. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, then gradually whisk the lemon juice/butter mix into the egg mix until it's blended.", "Strain the entire mixture through a fine-meshed sieve into the pastry shell. Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Let cool, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving."]

1195

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the pastry, 1 2/3 cups flour, 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 2/3 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes, and more.

Yes, Luscious 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.

Luscious Lemon Tart

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