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Tarte au Citron

A classic French lemon tart with a buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

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 cold water as needed
Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 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. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, 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 an additional 10 minutes until golden.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until smooth.
  2. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the filling into the baked tart crust.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or fresh berries.

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