Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd, a dessert that perfectly balances sweet and zesty notes. The crisp buttery pastry crust envelops a luscious lemon curd filling, making it an exquisite treat for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a quiet evening at home. This simple yet elegant dessert is not only visually appealing but also offers a refreshing citrus burst that will surely awaken your taste buds. Serve it alongside fresh berries or whipped cream for an elevated experience. Enjoy the art of French baking with this classic recipe that’s bound to impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for curd)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (for curd)
- 2 large eggs (for curd)
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- In a food processor, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt until combined.
- Add cold cubed butter and blend until pea-sized pieces form.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract; mix until dough forms without overmixing.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour wrapped in plastic.
- Roll out the chilled dough into a circle and press it into a tart pan; freeze for another 20 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the lemon curd, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and yolks in a saucepan over low heat; stir continuously until thickened.
- Pour the curd into the cooled tart shell and let it set before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 88mg