French Lemon Tart W/ Lemon Curd
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd, a dessert that encapsulates the vibrant essence of fresh lemons. This easy-to-make tart features a buttery pastry crust filled with a luscious lemon curd, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet afternoon treat, this elegant dessert is sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion. With straightforward steps and minimal ingredients, even novice bakers can achieve stunning results. Serve it chilled for a refreshing finish to your meal or as a stunning centerpiece at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 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
- Make the Tart Dough: In a food processor, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and blend until pea-sized pieces form. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Prepare the Tart Shell: Roll out dough on a floured surface to fit into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick holes in the bottom and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake crust for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Lemon Curd: Combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Assemble & Chill: Pour lemon curd into cooled tart shell. Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for two hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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