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Bruleed Lemon Tart Recipe

Get this updated lemon tart recipe with a bruleed top and a shortbread crust. Makes a great make-ahead dessert when entertaining.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 424 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1 lemon curd
For the Shortbread Crust:
  • 1 1 shortbread crust
  • lemon zest
For the Lemon Tart:
  • 2-3 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. For the lemon curd:
  2. Prepare lemon curd according to recipe instructions and your personal preference.
  3. For the shortbread crust:
  4. Preheat oven to 350º.
  5. Mix together ingredients for the shortbread crust, plus the lemon zest.
  6. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom that has been sprayed with nonstick baking spray or buttered and floured.
  7. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  9. For the tart:
  10. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  11. Spread lemon curd into the bottom of the baked shortbread crust. Bake 15-20 minutes until the lemon curd has set. Remove from the oven, allow to cool.
  12. Carefully remove tart from the tart pan. Cover serving dish with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until firm, at least one hour to overnight.
  13. Just before serving, sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Using a kitchen torch, carefully brulee the top of your lemon tart.

Notes

  • Preparation time does not include chilling of lemon curd.

Nutrition Information

Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 29g (58%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424

% Daily Value*

Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 29g 58%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.