User's avatarKevin

Simple Lemon Tart

Nice crust paired with a chewy citrus filling. A good balance of sweetness and lemonness but feel free to add more sugar if desired.

Time1.5 hours
YieldOne 7 inch tart
Recipe of Simple Lemon Tart by Kevin

Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 4 tbsp butter (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 8 tbsp flour
  • Filling
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 8 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp flour

Steps

  1. For the crust: soften the butter with a fork and mix in the sugar. Slowly mix in the flour as well while stirring, making sure everything is combined well. The mixture will be dry and flaky.
  2. Cut a piece of parchment paper to size and clamp it down on the bottom of a 7 inch springform pan. Also cut additional strips to cover the sides of the pan.
  3. Pour the crust mixture into the pan and press it down with your hands until it is flat and firm. You can also use a spoon to flatten it further.
  4. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 350°F or until slightly golden. Take out and let cool.
  5. For the filling: whisk together the lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs. Finally sift in the flour while stirring too.
  6. Pour over the crust and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until the filling is set. Enjoy!