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Tarte au Citron

A classic French lemon tart with a buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons ice water as needed
Filling
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Add the egg yolk and mix until combined. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together.
  3. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
Make the filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined.
  2. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the filling into the baked crust.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Let cool before serving. Chill in the refrigerator if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

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