Best 6 Sweet And Simple Lemon Tart Recipes

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When it comes to classic desserts, few treats can beat the timeless appeal of a sweet and simple lemon tart. This delightful dessert combines the perfect balance of zesty lemon filling and crisp, buttery pastry, creating an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are looking to impress your friends and family at a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, mastering the art of making a perfect lemon tart is a culinary endeavor worth pursuing. From selecting the freshest lemons to achieving the ideal consistency for the filling, this article will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your lemon tart turns out as a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for more.

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THE BEST LEMON TART EVER



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Very lemony-flavored with a shortbread crust; to die for! You can make smaller slices and tart can yield 16. Very decadent!

Provided by ChefChristi1221

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup butter, at room temperature
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine butter, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer; mix ingredients thoroughly with a paddle attachment. Mix flour into butter mixture to make a smooth dough. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan; refrigerate crust for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake crust until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Whisk sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl until smooth. Pour lemon filling into crust. Cover edges of crust with strips of aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  • Bake tart until filling is set, about 20 minutes. Cool completely and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Carbohydrate 78.8 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 50.9 g

SWEET AND SIMPLE LEMON TART



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'A taste you'll never forget.'

Provided by luvluv1

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Combine butter with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; stir in 1 cup flour. Press dough into prepared baking pan; pierce crust with fork in several places to prevent crust from puffing up during baking.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until slightly golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk white sugar and eggs in a bowl; stir 3 tablespoons flour into mixture and add lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into baked tart crust.
  • Bake until filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool and dust with 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 86.2 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

LEMON TART RECIPE



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 7

fully baked tart crust
2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks ((or 3 whole eggs))
3/4 cup (150 g/5.3 oz) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (2-3 lemons for both zest and juice)
2 tablespoons heavy cream (, optional)
1/2 cup (1 stick/115 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • To make the lemon curd: In a medium heatproof bowl, place eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream, if using, and whisk to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie). Cook on moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture becomes thick (mine was ready in 10 minutes, but it can take up to 20). If you have a thermometer, it should register 170°F/75°C; otherwise, it should coat the back of a wooden spoon and leave a clear pass if you run your finger through it. The curd will thicken more once cooled.
  • Remove from heat and immediately strain mixture through a sieve. Add butter, a few cubes at a time, and whisk until completely melted and incorporated, and mixture is smooth. Take your time with it-the whisking makes for an airy and light texture. Allow to cool to room temperature before filling the tart. (Lemon curd can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or can be frozen for up to 2 months. To thaw, place overnight in the fridge. Whisk the mixture to smoothen it before using.)
  • Fill the tart shell with lemon curd, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until chilled. Serve with berries and whipped cream if you like. The tart is rich, so cut your servings small.

SWEET AND SIMPLE LEMON TART



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'A taste you'll never forget.'

Provided by luvluv1

Categories     Fruit Tarts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Combine butter with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; stir in 1 cup flour. Press dough into prepared baking pan; pierce crust with fork in several places to prevent crust from puffing up during baking.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until slightly golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk white sugar and eggs in a bowl; stir 3 tablespoons flour into mixture and add lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into baked tart crust.
  • Bake until filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool and dust with 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 86.2 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

LEMON TART



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This is a delicious lemon tart that can be served cold with mascarpone cheese. This is one of my favorite desserts to serve when I have guests over. I like to put the tart into the refrigerator after it is done baking for 3 to 4 hours, to overnight, because it tastes better.

Provided by shep1

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground almonds
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 lemon, finely zested
1 large egg yolk, beaten
4 large eggs
1 ¼ cups superfine sugar
⅔ cup heavy cream
2 each lemons, finely zested and juiced
½ cup mascarpone cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Sift flour into a bowl. Mix in almonds, then rub in butter. Mix in confectioners' sugar, milk, lemon zest, and egg yolk. Knead briefly on a lightly floured work surface. Wrap up and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • While dough rests, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with butter.
  • Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch and use to line the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Prick all over with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Crack eggs into a bowl. Whisk in superfine sugar, heavy cream, and lemon zest and juice. Spoon filling into the pastry shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 45 minutes. Serve topped with mascarpone cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 190.4 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 56.9 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

SWEET & TART LEMON JELL-O



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With its sunny lemon color, this gelatin mold brightens up any table. I usually make two molds for parties because it disappears so quickly. -Patricia Ryzow, Thousand Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Quartered fresh strawberries and fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, add boiling water to lemon gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in unflavored gelatin mixture and limeade concentrate. Refrigerate until slightly thickened., In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Beat gelatin mixture until frothy; fold in whipped cream. Transfer to an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate, covered, until set., To serve, unmold onto a large plate. Serve with strawberries and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh lemons. If you only have bottled lemon juice, use twice the amount called for in the recipe.
  • To make sure the tart shell is cooked evenly, pre-bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
  • Don't overfill the tart shell. The filling should come up to the top of the shell, but it shouldn't overflow.
  • Bake the tart until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the tart cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up.
  • Serve the tart with fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This lemon tart is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright flavor and creamy texture, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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