Description
A delightful Lemon Cream Tart that brings a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, reminiscent of family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, butter, and salt until it forms a dough.
- Press the dough into a tart pan evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly golden.
- Let the crust cool completely.
- In a saucepan, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the lemon curd mixture into the whipped cream.
- Pour the lemon cream into the cooled tart shell.
- Chill the tart in the refrigerator until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your lemon cream tart!
Notes
For a healthier twist, consider using whole wheat flour for the crust or substituting heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon tart, dessert, sweet, family recipe, citrus dessert