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French Lemon Tart Recipe

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French Lemon Tart is a classic elegant dessert featuring a buttery crisp pastry crust filled with silky, tangy lemon custard. It is fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and citrusy flavors, making it ideal for special occasions or afternoon tea.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: powdered sugar, lemon slices, fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  2. Add egg yolk and cold water, then form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll dough into a tart pan, prick base, and blind bake until lightly golden.
  4. Whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
  5. Add lemon juice, zest, cream, melted butter, and vanilla; mix well.
  6. Pour filling into baked crust.
  7. Bake at lower temperature until filling is just set.
  8. Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours.
  9. Garnish with powdered sugar or fruit before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
  • Do not overbake to avoid cracks in the filling.
  • Chilling helps the tart set properly and improves texture.
  • Blind baking prevents a soggy crust.
  • Meyer lemons can be used for a sweeter variation.

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