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French Lemon Tart

Buttery tart shell filled with silky, intensely lemony curd. A French pâtisserie staple.

Medium⏱️ 4+ hours🍽️ 10 slices🔥 310 cal
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🥄 Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour for crust
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 large eggs for filling
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup butter for filling

📝 Instructions

  1. 1

    Make crust: pulse flour, sugar, butter. Add yolk until dough forms.

  2. 2

    Press into 9-inch tart pan. Freeze 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Blind bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest.

  5. 5

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, whisk in butter.

  7. 7

    Strain into baked crust.

  8. 8

    Chill until set, about 3 hours.

💡 Pro Tips

  • ✓Use fresh lemons, never bottled juice.
  • ✓Strain curd for silky texture.
  • ✓Torch meringue on top for tarte au citron meringuée.
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
4+ hours

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