French Lemon Tart W/ Lemon Curd
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd—a perfect dessert for any occasion! This delightful tart features a crisp buttery crust enveloping a silky smooth lemon curd filling. Its bright and zesty taste is sure to uplift your gatherings, whether it’s a casual family dinner or an elegant soiree. Easy to make and visually stunning, this dessert is not only a feast for the palate but also a showstopper on your table. With options for garnishing and serving, you can customize it to suit your style. Prepare this lemon tart ahead of time and savor the joy of sharing it with friends and family!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup Powder sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter (cold, unsalted)
- 1 Egg (large)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted)
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 4 Egg yolks (large)
Instructions
- In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Chill dough in plastic wrap for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough to fit into a 9-inch tart pan; trim edges and poke holes in the base. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake crust for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool before filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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