Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This elegant dessert features a crisp buttery crust that cradles a luscious lemon curd filling, creating an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering or celebration. Whether you serve it chilled at a summer picnic or warm on a cozy evening, each bite offers a refreshing burst of citrus goodness. With straightforward instructions and accessible ingredients, this recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and experienced chefs looking to elevate their dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup Powder sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter (cold, unsalted)
- 1 Egg (large)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted)
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 4 Egg yolks (large)
Instructions
- Prepare the tart dough by combining flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until pea-sized pieces form.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit into a 9-inch tart pan; trim excess edges and prick holes in the base.
- Freeze for 20 minutes before preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- For the lemon curd filling, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and yolks in a saucepan over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in butter until smooth.
- Pour the lemon curd into the baked crust and let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg