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Lemon Tart

Sweet pastry crust filled with tangy lemon curd.

50 minutes
Serves 8
Dessert

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare and blind bake the sweet pastry shell in a 9-inch tart pan until lightly golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.

  2. 2

    In a heatproof bowl or the top of a double boiler, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.

  3. 3

    Place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water (ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water). Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, for 10-15 minutes until it thickens sufficiently to coat the back of a spoon.

  4. 4

    Remove the bowl from the heat. Immediately add the pieces of unsalted butter, whisking continuously until the butter is completely melted and the curd is smooth and glossy.

  5. 5

    Pour the warm lemon curd directly into the baked pastry shell, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.

  6. 6

    Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until the filling is completely set and firm. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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