The Best Lemon Tart Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Lemon Tart Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; Filling:; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Servings: persons

Crust:
3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

1
Combine butter, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer; mix ingredients thoroughly with a paddle attachment. Mix flour into butter mixture to make a smooth dough. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan; refrigerate crust for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Bake crust until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Whisk sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl until smooth. Pour lemon filling into crust. Cover edges of crust with strips of aluminum foil to prevent burning.
5
Bake tart until filling is set, about 20 minutes. Cool completely and dust with confectioners' sugar.

1062

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: Crust:, 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, The Best Lemon Tart Ever 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.

The Best Lemon Tart Ever

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