Lemon Tart Recipe

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4.8

162 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Tart Recipe

The Lemon Tart Recipe features a buttery pie crust filled with a smooth lemon custard that combines fresh lemon, sugar, butter, eggs, cornstarch, and a touch of salt. The tart is baked until the filling is set yet slightly jiggles in the center, resulting in a balanced texture of creamy filling and crisp crust. This classic dessert offers bright citrus flavor with a tender crust, ideal for chilling before serving with optional whipped cream.

Description

This Lemon Tart Recipe involves preparing a pie crust and filling it with a lemon custard made from whole lemon quarters, granulated sugar, softened butter, eggs, egg yolk, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. The crust is blind baked to a light golden before adding the filling. The filling ingredients are processed until smooth and baked until set but still slightly soft in the center, creating a creamy yet firm texture upon cooling.

The sharp acidity of fresh lemon is balanced by sweetness and butter, resulting in a bright, luscious filling inside the crisp pastry shell. The tart benefits from chilling after baking to fully set and develop flavor, and it can be served with freshly whipped cream for added richness.

This dessert suits those seeking a flavorful lemon treat with a tender crust and smooth custard, suitable for finishing off a meal or special occasion dessert.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 x recipe pie crust
  • 1 medium lemon (about 4 1/2 oz/130g)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 12 oz / 340 g
  • ½ cup butter softened, 4 oz / 115 g
  • 4 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch ½ oz/15g
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1½ oz/42g
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
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