Tarte au Citron

A classic lemon tart featuring a crisp shortcrust pastry and a zesty, creamy citrus filling. Best served warm or cold.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 460.1 kcals 3680.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.2 grams 425.2 grams
Fat 24.5 grams 195.8 grams
Protein 7.8 grams 62.4 grams
Cook Time
70 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
Icing Sugar
for the pastry
1
piece
Icing Sugar
for dusting
Dairy
100
g
Butter
cold, cut into small cubes
1
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range
5
piece
Eggs
free-range
125
ml
Fruits
4
piece
Lemons
juice and zest
GrainsCereals
175
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
1
tbsp
Water
cold

Steps

  • Pulse flour, butter, and icing sugar in a food processor until breadcrumbs form, then add egg yolk and water.
  • Pulse until clumps form, then gather into a ball and knead briefly until smooth.
  • Grease a 23cm loose-bottomed, fluted tart tin.
  • Draw a circle on parchment paper 4cm wider than the tin base.
  • Roll the pastry out on the tin base until it reaches the marked circle.
  • Ease pastry into the tin and sides, prick with a fork, and chill for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 200°C.
  • Line with foil and beans, bake blind for 15 minutes, trim edges, and bake for 12 minutes more at 170°C.
  • Whisk filling ingredients, pour into the cooled case, and bake at 170°C for 35 minutes until just set.
  • Cool slightly, remove from the tin, and serve dusted with icing sugar.