Jul 14 2026

Lemon Tart Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Raspberry Sauce, Merigue

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Ingredients

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Tart Crust

Lemon Filling

Raspberry Sauce

Method

Tart Crust

  1. 1

    Make the Tart Crust

    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Add Egg Yolks

    Stir in the egg yolk and cold water. Mix until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Roll and Bake

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.

Lemon Filling

  1. 4

    Prepare the Lemon Filling

    In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs until well combined. Stir in heavy cream.

  2. 5

    Bake the Filling

    Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked tart crust. Bake for 25 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  3. 6

    Cool the Tart

    Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.

Raspberry Sauce

  1. 7

    Make the Raspberry Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

  2. 8

    Strain the Sauce

    Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Let it cool before serving.

Meringue

  1. 9

    Beat Egg Whites

    In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.

  2. 10

    Add Sugar

    Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the meringue is glossy. Mix in vanilla extract.

  3. 11

    Top the Tart

    Spread or pipe the meringue over the cooled lemon tart, making sure to cover the filling completely. Use a kitchen torch or broiler to brown the meringue lightly.

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