Lemon Curd Tart
A delightful Lemon Curd Tart with a buttery shell and vibrant lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made tart shell
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the tart shell in the oven and bake until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
- Whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until melted and smooth.
- Pour the lemon curd into the cooled tart shell and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Make sure to use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Don’t skip the chilling step, as it allows the curd to set properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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