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Prep Time
40 min
Servings
8
Cook Time
25 min
Pies & TartsMedium
French Lemon Tart
Bright, tangy lemon curd in a buttery shortbread crust. Elegant and refreshing!
1Ingredients
Adjust Servings
8
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 egg yolk
- For curd: 4 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup lemon juice, zest of 3 lemons, 6 tbsp butter
2Instructions
- 1
Make crust: pulse flour, sugar, butter; add yolk.
- 2
Press into tart pan; chill 30 minutes.
- 3
Bake blind at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- 4
Make curd: whisk eggs, sugar, juice, zest over double boiler.
- 5
Cook until thick; remove and whisk in butter.
- 6
Pour into cooled crust; chill 3 hours.
Baker's Tips
- •Strain curd for silky smooth texture
- •Top with fresh berries or meringue