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French Lemon Tart W/ Lemon Curd

French Lemon Tart W/ Lemon Curd

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Indulge in the delightful experience of a French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd, a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors that will captivate your taste buds. This elegant dessert features a buttery pastry crust filled with a luscious, zesty lemon curd that melts in your mouth. Ideal for summer gatherings, tea parties, or any occasion, this tart is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant color and sophisticated charm. Serve it chilled and dusted with powdered sugar for an exquisite finish that enhances its appeal. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this French lemon tart promises to be a showstopper on any dessert table.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately eight slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tart dough by mixing flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined.
  2. Add cold cubed butter and blend until pea-sized pieces form.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing.
  4. Chill the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough into a circle on a floured surface and place it into a tart pan. Trim edges and poke holes in the base; freeze for 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake crust for 15-20 minutes until light golden brown; let cool.
  7. For the filling, whisk together lemon juice, zest, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, salt, eggs, and egg yolks until smooth.
  8. Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg