Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a homemade French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This delightful dessert features a buttery, crisp pastry crust filled with a luscious lemon curd made from fresh lemon juice and zest. Ideal for summer barbecues, holiday feasts, or simply as an everyday treat, this tart exudes elegance and taste. With its bright citrus notes and smooth texture, every slice promises to be a refreshing experience. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy quality moments with your guests while serving a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (for filling)
- 2 large eggs (for filling)
- 4 large egg yolks (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the tart dough by combining flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and blend until pea-sized pieces form.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for at least one hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough into a circle on a floured surface. Fit it into a tart pan and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the crust for about 15-20 minutes until lightly golden brown. Allow cooling.
- For the filling, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, salt, eggs, and egg yolks over low heat until thickened.
- Pour the lemon curd into the cooled crust and refrigerate until set.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg