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Classic Lemon Tart
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A refreshing and zesty classic lemon tart, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until it forms a dough.
- Press the dough into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream.
- Pour the lemon filling into the crust and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Written by Chef Anna
I'm Anna - a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and the voice behind Chef Johns Gourmet. After a decade in professional kitchens, I now spend my mornings testing recipes and my afternoons writing them down so you can make them perfectly in your own kitchen. Every one of the 1,100+ recipes on this site has been personally cooked, tasted, and refined. I write like I'm standing next to you, walking you through every step. Simple recipes. Bold flavors. Made for real kitchens.
