Description
This delightful Lemon Tart features a buttery almond crust filled with a smooth, tangy lemon custard enhanced with a touch of orange zest. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors, baked to perfection and finished with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and fresh raspberries for an elegant and refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
For the Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Additional Garnish
- Additional confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
- Fresh raspberries, optional
Instructions
- Make the lemon filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the room-temperature eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and orange zest until well combined. Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Create the crust: In a food processor, pulse the all-purpose flour, confectioners’ sugar, ground almonds, lemon zest, orange zest, and cold cubed butter until the mixture comes together and forms a ball of dough.
- Press in the dough: Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan. The dough on the sides should be even with the top edge of the pan and not folded over like a pie crust.
- Bake the tart: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the lemon filling into the prepared crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, dust the tart with additional confectioners’ sugar and garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- You can substitute ground almonds with finely chopped almonds if preferred.
- The tart can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Allow the tart to cool fully to set the filling before slicing.
- Fresh raspberries are optional but add a lovely contrast in flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
