Lemon Tart Recipe
Zesty lemon filling in a buttery pastry, accompanied by fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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For the Pastry Crust
For the Lemon Filling
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Pastry Crust
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Form the Crust
Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Making the Lemon Filling
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing well.
- 5
Add Cream
Gradually fold in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- 6
Bake the Filling
Pour the lemon filling into the cooled pastry crust. Bake in the preheated oven (375°F / 190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until set and slightly golden on top. Let cool at room temperature.
