Lemon Tart

This lemon tart has a buttery crust and a rich lemon filling made with both lemon juice and zest for a vibrant dessert bursting with tangy flavor.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.25 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a tart pan with a removable bottom or an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

To make the crust: Mix softened butter and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until very smooth; stir in flour. Press dough into the prepared baking pan; pierce with a fork in several places to prevent crust from puffing up during baking.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while you make the filling. Leave the oven on.

Step 4

To make the filling: Whisk white sugar and eggs together in a bowl. Whisk in flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until thoroughly combined; pour into cooled crust.

Step 5

Bake until filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely, then dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled.