If you are looking for a delicious step-by-step recipe to make a Lemon Tart, you are in the right place! This lemon tart is simple to make and will surely win you over with its fresh and fruity taste. Follow the steps below carefully to achieve a perfect result.
If you like lemon desserts, don’t forget to check out the recipe
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove, Oven
- Cuisine: English
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 546.38 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 78.76 (g) of which sugars 61.91 (g)
- Proteins 9.35 (g)
- Fat 21.59 (g) of which saturated 9.83 (g)of which unsaturated 4.92 (g)
- Fibers 0.38 (g)
- Sodium 307.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 8.8 oz shortcrust pastry
- 8.8 oz lemon curd
- 5.3 oz meringue
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Baking Tray 8 inches
- 1 Saucepan 1 quart
- 1 Mixer
Procedure
Prepare your lemon tart following these simple steps, and you will delight the palate of all your guests! In the recipe, you’ll find advice for starting from scratch or using ready-made ingredients.
For the tart base, you will need flour, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous dough, then roll it out in the tray and bake until golden brown.
You can follow my quick shortcrust pastry recipe or use ready-made shortcrust pastry.
For best results, I always recommend letting the pastry rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out in the trays.
With this amount, you can make a single 8-inch tart or 4 mini tarts 4-5 inches each
In the meantime, prepare the lemon curd by mixing fresh lemon juice, grated zest, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the cream thickens.
Here too, you can use store-bought lemon curd or follow my homemade lemon curd recipe.
Bake the pastry for 30 minutes and remove from the oven when done.
Pour the cream over the already baked base and let it cool in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours. Before serving, garnish with grated lemon zest and powdered sugar.
You can complete the tart with delicious meringue. Here is my recipe for making a delicious Italian meringue at home easily and quickly.
Now that the tart is ready, all that’s left is to top it with meringue and torch it for that classic toasted appearance.
For this step, you can use a kitchen torch or the oven grill!
Your lemon tart is ready!
Plating Tips
You can serve this delicious tart in slices or make 4 individual portions to serve to your guests. I prefer the latter option because it seems more original and delightful.
Wine Pairing for Lemon Tart
This delicious lemon tart is perfect to enjoy as a dessert after a light meal or as an afternoon snack. Pair it with a sweet and fruity wine like Moscato d’Asti to best enhance the flavors.
