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Shortbread Lemon Tart Recipe

Perfectly sweet and perfectly tart, this Shortbread Lemon Tart Recipe tastes like the best lemon bars in pie form.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

Lemon Filling:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • powdered sugar for topping
Shortbread Crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold butter cut into cubes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a blender, combine the eggs, lemon juice, granulated sugar, lemon zest and orange zest.  Process on high until smooth.  Add the butter, replace the cover, and blend again on high until smooth.  Set aside.
  3. In a food processor, combine the flour and powdered sugar.  Pulse a few times to combine.  Add the butter and continue to pulse until the mixture looks sandy and the butter is fully incorporated into the flour and sugar.
  4. Place an 11-inch tart pan on a baking sheet.  Pour the crust mixture into the pan.  Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
  5. Pour the filing into the crust, then transfer the tart into the oven.  Bake until the center is almost set, 30-35 minutes. 
  6. Cool the tart completely.  When ready to serve, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top and cut into slices.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 37mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 37mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%

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

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