Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this French Lemon Cream Tart, where a buttery crust meets a luscious, tangy lemon cream filling. Topped with airy whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s a dessert fit for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
Lemon Cream Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- whipped cream for topping (optional)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and enough ice water to bring the dough together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out the Crust: Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and fit into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork, line with parchment, and fill with pie weights. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake another 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Make the Lemon Cream Filling: Combine sugar and lemon zest in a heatproof bowl, rubbing together to release oils. Whisk in lemon juice, eggs, and egg yolk. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk constantly until thickened, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, one piece at a time, until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Tart: Strain the lemon cream through a fine sieve, then pour into the cooled tart shell. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve: Serve chilled with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- For the smoothest lemon cream, make sure to whisk constantly over gentle heat and strain before filling the tart shell.
- The tart can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
