Lemon Tart

Indulge in the classic French dessert with our Lemon Tart recipe. Combining a crisp pastry shell with a smooth, tangy lemon filling, this tart is a symphony of textures and flavors. It’s a sophisticated dessert that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

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Preparation 1 h 00
Rest 1 h 00
Baking 15 min
Servings 6
Level Intermédiaire

Recipes Desserts Lemon Tart

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Ingredients

Crème de citron

Jus de citron jaune (juice) : 20 centiliters
Caster sugar : 200 grams
Unsalted butter : 200 grams
Eggs : 6

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Tip

For a slightly stronger flavor, add lemon zest to the lemon cream.

Pre-requisite recipe

Shortbread dough

Preparation steps

Pâte sablée

Step 1
Make the shortbread dough following the steps in the enclosed recipe.
Bake the pastry according to the recipe and set aside.

Crème citron

Step 2
Place the sugar in a saucepan.
Step 3
Add eggs, lemon juice (about 5 squeezed lemons) and mix.
Step 4
Cut butter into pieces and melt over low heat.
Step 5
Increase the heat and whisk vigorously.
The cream will gradually thicken.
Remove from the heat when it starts to boil.

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Step 6
Pour the cooled lemon cream over the tart base and smooth with an angled spatula.
Cover with film and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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