Description
This lemon cream tart features a buttery shortbread crust filled with a silky lemon cream, made from fresh lemon juice and zest. It’s a refreshing, tangy dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan evenly on the bottom and up the sides. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake crust for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- To make the lemon cream, combine sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in cubed butter until fully melted and smooth.
- Strain the lemon curd through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface. Chill until cool.
- Whip the heavy cream until medium-stiff peaks form, then fold into the cooled lemon curd to create a smooth lemon cream.
- Spoon the lemon cream into the cooled tart shell and smooth the top. Chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh lemon zest or berries if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can make the tart shell and lemon cream ahead of time and assemble before serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Straining the curd ensures a silky smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
