Sweet and Simple Lemon Tart

Simple ingredients like butter, eggs, and fresh lemon give this lovely tart its fresh, light flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 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 oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Combine butter with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; stir in 1 cup flour. Press dough into prepared baking pan; pierce crust with fork in several places to prevent crust from puffing up during baking.

Step 3

Bake crust in the preheated oven until slightly golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.

Step 4

Whisk white sugar and eggs in a bowl; stir 3 tablespoons flour into mixture and add lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into baked tart crust.

Step 5

Bake until filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool and dust with 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar.