Description
A classic French dessert with a creamy lemon filling in a buttery tart shell.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms.
- Press the dough into a tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the baked tart shell.
- Bake for 20 minutes until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Whip heavy cream and top the tart before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Chill the tart for better slicing.
- Serve with additional whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Lemon Cream Tart, dessert, lemon tart, baking