A delightful lemon tart with a buttery crust and a tangy, smooth lemon filling. Perfect for any dessert table.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
45min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 3 lemons
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 g sugar
- 125 g unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the cold butter and rub it into the flour until you get a crumbly texture.
Step 3
Add 50g of sugar and one egg, then mix until the dough forms. Press the dough into a tart pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining eggs and sugar. Add the lemon juice and zest from the lemons, and mix well.
Step 6
Stir in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
Step 7
Pour the lemon mixture into the cooled tart crust.
Step 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set.
Step 9
Let the tart cool completely before serving.