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A homemade Easy Lemon Tart in a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom, featuring a buttery, flaky crust layered with smooth, vibrant lemon curd filling. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar and fresh lemon slices for garnish.

Easy Lemon Tart

This easy lemon tart features a flaky buttery crust filled with a smooth, tangy lemon curd that's bright and refreshing. Perfect for beginners, it uses simple ingredients to create an elegant dessert ideal for spring or any occasion. Based on years of baking experience, it's foolproof and full of fresh citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French-inspired American
Servings 8 Serves
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1-2 tbsp cold water
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Filling:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup

Instructions
 

  • Make crust: Pulse dry ingredients with butter, add egg yolk and water, chill 30 min.
  • Roll out, fit into 9-inch tart pan, blind bake at 375°F for 20-22 min.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar, add lemon juice, zest, cream, and butter.
  • Pour into crust, bake at 350°F for 20-25 min until set.
  • Cool and chill 2 hours.

Equipment

  • Food processor or bowl
  • rolling pin
  • 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom
  • pie weights or dried beans
  • whisk or mixer
  • fine grater
  • juicer
  • wire rack
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