Creamy Lemon Tart

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Creamy Lemon Tart
45 min.
12
378kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Creamy Lemon Tart, a perfect dessert that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with a rich, velvety filling. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this elegant dessert for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a dinner party, or simply a sweet ending to your day.

The tart features a buttery, flaky crust that cradles a luscious filling made from a harmonious blend of eggs, heavy cream, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The addition of grated lemon peel enhances the citrusy aroma, making each bite a refreshing experience. With 12 servings, this dessert is perfect for sharing, and at only 378 calories per slice, you can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence.

As you prepare this Creamy Lemon Tart, you'll find that the process is as enjoyable as the final result. From beating the butter and egg yolks to whisking the filling over simmering water, each step is a chance to connect with the art of baking. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this stunning dessert that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • large egg yolk 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.7 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 2.3 cups unbleached all purpose flour 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • tablespoons water ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Using electric mixer, beat unsalted butter and egg yolks in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in sugar. Beat in flour and salt just until blended, adding water by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry.
  2. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface. Gather dough together. Shape dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour. Soften dough slightly at room temperature before rolling out.
  3. Whisk eggs, sugar, cream, lemon juice, and grated lemon peel in medium metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water); whisk slowly but constantly until mixture thickens and instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160°F, about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove bowl from over water. Cool mixture to room temperature, whisking occasionally.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round.
  7. Transfer dough to 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold in dough edges, forming double-thick sides. Freeze crust 15 minutes. Line crust with foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  8. Bake 15 minutes.
  9. Remove pie weights.
  10. Bake until crust is golden and cooked through, about 30 minutes longer. Cool crust in pan on rack.
  11. Spread filling evenly in crust. Chill overnight to allow filling to set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories378kcal
Protein6.41%
Fat55.72%
Carbs37.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.84
Glycemic Load
11.64
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.67956522755%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.66mg
Hesperetin
1.96mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.29kcal
18.91%
Fat:23.77g
36.56%
Saturated Fat:14.1g
88.15%
Carbohydrates:36.35g
12.12%
Net Carbohydrates:35.51g
12.91%
Sugar:17.64g
19.6%
Cholesterol:165.58mg
55.19%
Sodium:86.54mg
3.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.15g
12.3%
Selenium:16.69µg
23.84%
Vitamin A:846.78IU
16.94%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.69%
Folate:60.89µg
15.22%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.69%
Phosphorus:92.04mg
9.2%
Vitamin C:7.27mg
8.81%
Iron:1.58mg
8.78%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.53%
Vitamin D:1.09µg
7.28%
Vitamin B3:1.44mg
7.18%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.3%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.88%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
4.94%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.76%
Calcium:36.33mg
3.63%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.51%
Fiber:0.83g
3.33%
Copper:0.06mg
3.05%
Potassium:92.29mg
2.64%
Magnesium:10.29mg
2.57%
Vitamin K:1.95µg
1.86%
Source:Epicurious