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Lemon Curd Tart

A delicious and tangy lemon curd tart with a buttery shortcrust, perfect for impressing guests without too much effort.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Cuisine American, European
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the tart shell

  • 1 cup Unsalted cold butter, diced Should be cold for the shortcrust
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Cold water Just enough to hold the dough together

For the lemon curd

  • 3 medium Fresh lemons Zest and juice required
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Cut into cubes

Instructions
 

Prepare the tart shell

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a bowl, rub cold butter into flour until crumbly, then add sugar and salt.
  • Add cold water gradually until the dough holds together.
  • Press the dough into a tart tin without using a rolling pin. Patch any cracks.
  • Dock the dough with a fork and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Bake until golden brown for about 20 minutes and let cool.

Make the lemon curd

  • Zest and juice the lemons.
  • In a saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest until smooth.
  • Add in the butter cubes and gently heat over a simmering water bath, stirring until thickened.
  • Once thick and glossy, pour the lemon curd into the baked tart shell.
  • Cool to room temperature, then chill until fully set.

Serve

  • Slice and serve topped with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemons and chill the dough before baking. You can experiment with different citrus or add berries for a twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword Baking, dessert recipe, Lemon Curd, Pastry, Tart
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