Classic Lemon Tart

A light and easy dessert featuring a zesty lemon filling in a shortcrust pastry, topped with goat's cheese cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 709.2 kcals 4255.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.7 grams 310.2 grams
Fat 50.4 grams 302.5 grams
Protein 12.2 grams 73.1 grams
Cook Time
80 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
piece
Flour
For dusting
225
g
Shortcrust Pastry
Ready-made, sweet
1
piece
Icing Sugar
For dusting and caramelising
2
tbsp
Icing Sugar
For the cheese cream
Dairy
5
piece
Eggs
Free-range
250
ml
1
piece
Butter
For greasing
110
g
50
ml
Double Cream
For the cheese cream
Fruits
4
piece
Lemons
Juice and zest

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Whisk eggs with caster sugar, cream, and lemon juice before straining and adding zest.
  • Grease a 20cm ring, line it with rolled pastry, and fill with baking beans.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, remove beans, and bake for 5 more minutes until brown.
  • Reduce oven to 150°C, pour in the lemon mixture, and bake for 60 minutes.
  • Trim pastry edges, cool completely, and chill for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Preheat the grill to a medium setting.
  • Dust the tart with icing sugar and grill until the top caramelises.
  • Mix the goat's cheese with cream and icing sugar in a bowl.
  • Slice the tart into wedges and serve with the goat's cheese cream.