Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAna's Brazilian KitchenTorta De Limão Recipe

Torta De Limão Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Lemon tart

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Ingredients

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Crust

Topping

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Chill the Dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.

  3. 3

    Pre-bake the Crust

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the chilled dough into a circle and press it into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.

Filling Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, large eggs, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.

  2. 5

    Add Heavy Cream

    Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.

  3. 6

    Bake the Filling

    Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Topping Preparation

  1. 7

    Garnish

    Once the tart is cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

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