How to Make Lemon Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the bright and tangy flavor of lemons that can instantly lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. And when it comes to desserts, there's no better way to showcase the power of lemons than with a classic Lemon Tart. This French-inspired dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and sour, with a buttery crust and a silky smooth lemon filling that will have you coming back for seconds.

What makes a Lemon Tart so special is its simplicity. With just a hand...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons ground almonds
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
  • ½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 lemon, finely zested
  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups superfine sugar
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 2 lemons, finely zested and juiced
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch tart

  • Sift flour into a bowl. Mix in almonds, then rub in butter. Mix in confectioners' sugar, milk, lemon zest, and egg yolk. Knead briefly on a lightly floured work surface. Wrap up and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • While dough rests, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with butter.
  • Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch and use to line the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Prick all over with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Crack eggs into a bowl. Whisk in superfine sugar, heavy cream, and lemon zest and juice. Spoon filling into the pastry shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 45 minutes. Serve topped with mascarpone cheese.
  • Nutrition

    521 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 190mg
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 165mg