Lemon Tart Recipe
Make Lemon Tart Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, diced butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- 3
- 4
Blind Bake the Crust
Place a piece of parchment paper over the crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until well combined.
- 6
Add Cream
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 7
Fill the Tart Shell
Pour the lemon filling into the cooled tart crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake the Tart
Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly jiggles in the center.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Allow the tart to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or lemon slices.