Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe LedburyLemon Tart Recipe

Lemon Tart Recipe

Inspired by The Ledbury
Time2h
Serves8

With fresh berries

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Ingredients

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Crust

Filling

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Add Water

    Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Roll Out the Dough

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and trim the edges.

  5. 5

    Blind Bake

    Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let cool.

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Ingredients

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

  2. 7

    Add Cream

    Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until fully combined.

  3. 8

    Pour Filling

    Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust.

  4. 9

    Bake Tart

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly jiggles in the center.

  5. 10

    Cool Down

    Once baked, remove from oven and let the tart cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.

Topping Preparation

  1. 11

    Prepare Berries

    Rinse the fresh berries under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 12

    Dust with Sugar

    Sprinkle powdered sugar over the berries and toss gently to coat.

  3. 13

    Serve

    Once the tart is cold, top with the sugared berries just before serving.

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