Description
This ultimate classic lemon tart recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and cream, mix until dough forms.
- Press dough into a tart pan, prick with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, egg white, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour lemon mixture into baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Garnish with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ultimate classic lemon tart recipe