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    Classic Lemon Tart Recipe and Video

    Jun 13, 2022 · 8 Comments

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    A perfectly balanced Lemon Tart Recipe - not too tart and not too sweet. I use whole lemons, sans the seeds, in this recipe so the powerful flavor of the zest shines through in the tart. The recipe produces a classic lemon tart and does not require making a curd for the filling.

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    • Lemon Tart Recipe

    What you will love about this recipe

    This lemony tart is great anytime of the year but I especially like it during the spring and summer months. I am a fan of anything lemon with fresh, seasonal berries - so when serving consider some raspberries or strawberries to add to the dessert plates.

    classic lemon tart slice on cutting board

    Recipe tips

    • Bake the tart in a sweet dough recipe (aka Pate Sucree) but you can use any recipe you like or a store-bought crust. The tart shell does not need to be par-baked.
    • Just a few ingredients are needed to make the filling for this pie: one lemon, granulated sugar, an egg and an egg yolk, cornstarch and melted butter.
    • One medium-sized lemon is needed for the recipe. Wash the lemon, slice thinly and remove any seeds. Add the lemon slices and the granulated sugar to a food processor and puree well. Pour into a bowl.
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the lemon/sugar puree in the following order, whisking between each addition:
      1. One egg and one egg yolk (save the egg white to add to your next omelet!).
      2. Cornstarch
      3. Melted and slightly cooled butter
    • Pour filling into the pie shell and bake at 350° F for 35 to 40 minutes. The top of the pie will be a light brown and bubbling.
    • Cool the tart completely before serving. The tart is best served the day it is made.
    Lemons

    Please check out my easy Key Lime Pie recipe if you are a citrus lover - another refreshing pie!

    I hope you enjoy this lemon tart recipe as much as my family and friends do!

    how to make a lemon tart

    Lemon Tart Recipe

    A tangy lemon tart with a beautiful presentation.
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Cooling 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 55 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine French
    Servings 12

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • 9" Tart Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 9" Tart Pan with Sweet Dough
    • 1 Medium Lemon Washed, sliced thinly (with peels on) and seeds removed
    • 250 Grams Granulated Sugar (1 ¼ Cups)
    • 1 Large Egg
    • 1 Large Egg Yolk
    • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
    • 115 Grams Butter, melted (4 Ounces / 1 Stick)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°
    • Slice the lemons thinly - do not peel lemons. Remove seeds.
    • Placed sliced lemons and granulated sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until thoroughly processed. Scrape side of food processor bowl as needed.
    • Place lemon/sugar mixture in a bowl.
    • Add egg yolks and egg and whisk until combined.
    • Add cornstarch and whisk until combined.
    • Add melted butter and whisk until combined.
    • Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
    • Bake for 35 - 40 minutes. The top of the pie will be a light brown and bubbling.
    • Cool completely on a rack before serving.

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    Comments

    1. Sara Welch says

      September 24, 2023 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it was a sweet success! Turned out easy, smooth and delicious; definitely, a new favorite recipe!

      Reply
    2. Jill says

      September 24, 2023 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      I've never made a recipe using the whole lemon before so I was intrigued. Turned out so delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Nicolle Spohn says

      June 21, 2023 at 8:44 pm

      Always LOVE your recipes and they are always super easy to follow too! And yes, tasty!!!!

      Reply
    4. Marilyn says

      March 23, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      This lemon pie recipe worked well for me. I made another recipe several days ago and it was too sour. This one is tangy with the right amount of sweetness.

      Reply
    5. Jayleen K says

      February 27, 2023 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      Super simple recipe! Lemony but not too tart.

      Reply
    6. Christine says

      September 26, 2022 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Such a classic recipe! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    7. HannaB says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my - this is so good. I served it with a side of berries and sweet whipped cream. I need to get a tart pan - so I used a big pie tin.

      Reply
    8. JoLynn says

      September 19, 2022 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      The perfect amount of lemon in this tart. At first I thought just one lemon wasn't going to be enough.

      Reply

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