Lemon Tart

A classic glazed lemon tart with a crisp pastry shell, creamy citrus filling, and a dollop of crème fraîche.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1052.6 kcals 8420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 83.6 grams 668.5 grams
Fat 72.8 grams 582.4 grams
Protein 16.9 grams 135.2 grams
Cook Time
82 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
Icing Sugar
plus extra for dusting
Dairy
100
g
Butter
cold, plus extra for greasing
1
piece
Egg
free-range
14
piece
Eggs
free-range
1
piece
Egg
beaten for glazing
700
ml
500
g
Fruits
10
piece
Lemons
zest and juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
pinch

Steps

  • Rub flour, butter, icing sugar, and salt together until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Mix in the egg to form a dough and knead lightly until smooth.
  • Flatten the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease a 25cm tart ring.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar, cream, lemon zest, and juice together, then chill the mixture.
  • Roll the pastry on a floured surface to a 3mm thickness.
  • Line the tart ring with pastry on a baking sheet, leaving excess over the edges.
  • Fill the pastry with weights using cling film or parchment and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove weights, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 4 minutes until golden.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C.
  • Skim any bubbles off the surface of the chilled lemon cream.
  • Pour half the filling into the case, move to the oven, and add the remaining filling.
  • Bake for 60 minutes until set with a slight wobble, then cool at room temperature.
  • Dust with sugar, glaze with a torch or grill, and serve with crème fraîche.