5 from 33 votes
Meyer Lemon Tart
This Meyer Lemon and Cardamom Tart showcases one of my favorite flavor pairings of all time: Meyer lemon and cardamom. This bright, citrusy tart is insanely delicious and perfect for spring.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
463 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 9 tablespoons butter 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon), cold, unsalted
- 1 egg cold, large
For the Filling
- 4 egg large
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup Meyer lemon freshly squeezed, juice
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Candied Meyer Lemons (optional)
- 3 lemon thinly sliced, all seeds removed, Meyer variety
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 5 green cardamom pods crushed, optional
- pinch salt
Instructions
Make the Crust
To make the filling
Make the Candied Meyer Lemons
Assemble and Serve
Notes
- The leftover syrup from candying the lemon slices is full of flavor. Strain out any solids and store in the refrigerator - perfect for making cocktails!
Nutrition Information
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
120mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
762IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 762IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.