🍋 Simple Lemon Tart 🍋

Nothing pairs better with a rich meal than something sharply tart and sweet for dessert. This simple lemon tart is an elegant and simple way to round out a meal.

Yields:

8 servings

Prep Time:

45 minutes

Total Time:

3 hours

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
• 1/2 c. almond flour
• 1/2 c. sugar
• Pinch kosher salt
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, grated on the large holes of a box grater, plus more for pan
• 1 large egg, beaten

For the filling:

• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 2/3 c. fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
• 1/2 c. heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Make the crust: Whisk together flours, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it’s the consistency of crumbs. Add egg and mix to combine. Using your hands, work dough, gently squeezing, until a ball forms, about 1 minute. Divide dough in half and flatten each into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one portion of dough into an 11-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, pressing dough into the base and side flutes; trim excess. Freeze for 20 minutes. Line tart shell with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and fill with pie weights, rice, or dried beans, pressing all the way to the edges.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove foil and pie weights. Bake until edges are light golden brown and bottom is dry, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Once cool, place on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 4

Make the filling: Reduce oven to 350°F. Whisk together eggs in a bowl just until combined. Whisk in sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream just until combined. Transfer to tart shell.

Step 5

Bake until set but still wobbly in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and gently push on the removable bottom to release the crust from the sides (do not remove it from the ring). Once cool, remove ring. Serve at room temperature.

Tip: This makes enough dough for two tarts. If you are only making one, freeze the second portion for up to 3 months.

Nutritional Benefits

This simple lemon tart is not only delicious but also provides:

• Vitamin C: Lemons are a great source of vitamin C, which supports the immune system.
• Calcium: The cream and eggs contribute to your daily calcium intake, important for bone health.
• Antioxidants: The ingredients provide antioxidants that help combat free radicals in the body.
• Energy: The sugars provide quick energy, making this dessert a delightful treat after a meal.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this tart chilled or at room temperature, paired with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra touch!