Description
A bright and buttery Lemon Curd Tart that brings warmth and family together with its rich, tart filling and crisp crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe prebaked tart (fully baked and still warm)
- 7 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- â…” cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup finely grated lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into 4 pieces)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (room temperature)
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Keep the oven at 375° F after baking the tart shell.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and eggs in a medium bowl until combined.
- Add sugar and whisk until dissolved for a smooth curd.
- Incorporate lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt, whisking briefly.
- Transfer the mixture to a nonreactive saucepan and add butter pieces, cooking over medium-low heat.
- Stir constantly until the curd thickens and reaches a sauce-like consistency, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the lemon curd through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, stir in heavy cream, and transfer to the tart shell.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Slice and serve, garnishing with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider a splash of vanilla or a pinch of cardamom. Serve chilled for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon tart, dessert, family recipes, citrus, buttery, easy dessert