Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart
45 min.
8
346kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart, a dessert that perfectly marries the rich, creamy texture of traditional crème brûlée with the refreshing zest of lemon. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a tantalizing explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Imagine a buttery, flaky tart crust that cradles a luscious lemon filling, crafted from fresh lemon juice and zest, combined with velvety cream and eggs. The crowning glory of this dessert is the caramelized sugar topping, which adds a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the smooth filling beneath. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, making it an ideal choice for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a dinner party, or simply a well-deserved treat for yourself.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves eight, making it perfect for sharing. With a caloric breakdown that includes a delightful mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dessert without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your friends and family with this exquisite Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart that is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour 
  •  egg white beaten to blend
  • large egg yolks 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest packed finely grated ()
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch cubes ()
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in processor; blend 5 seconds. Using on/off turns, blend in butter until coarse meal forms.
  2. Add 4 teaspoons cream. Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form, adding more cream by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. Roll out dough on floured surface to 12-inch round.
  5. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold overhang in, pressing to form double-thick sides.
  6. Bake crust until golden, pressing with back of fork if crust bubbles, about 18 minutes (small cracks may appear).
  7. Brush inside of hot crust twice with egg white. Maintain oven temperature.
  8. Whisk 3/4 cup sugar, cream, yolks, and eggs in bowl to blend well.
  9. Mix in lemon juice and lemon peel.
  10. Pour filling into warm crust.
  11. Bake until filling is slightly puffed at edges and set in center, about 30 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  12. Preheat broiler.
  13. Place tart on baking sheet. Cover edge of crust with foil to prevent burning.
  14. Sprinkle tart with 2 tablespoons sugar. Broil tart until sugar melts and caramelizes, turning sheet for even browning, about 2 minutes.
  15. Transfer tart to rack. Cool until topping is crisp, about 1 hour.
  16. Push tart pan bottom up, releasing tart.
  17. Place on platter, garnish with lemon slices, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories346kcal
Protein6.52%
Fat51.88%
Carbs41.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.14
Glycemic Load
21.72
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.8856521482053%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.74mg
Hesperetin
2.21mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:345.7kcal
17.28%
Fat:20.27g
31.19%
Saturated Fat:11.76g
73.49%
Carbohydrates:36.58g
12.19%
Net Carbohydrates:36.03g
13.1%
Sugar:23.62g
26.24%
Cholesterol:186.09mg
62.03%
Sodium:40.85mg
1.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.74g
11.47%
Selenium:15.57µg
22.25%
Vitamin A:781.75IU
15.63%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.61%
Folate:51.38µg
12.85%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.12%
Phosphorus:92.11mg
9.21%
Vitamin C:7mg
8.49%
Vitamin D:1.22µg
8.16%
Iron:1.23mg
6.85%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.12%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.93%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.57%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.56%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.87%
Calcium:39.97mg
4%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.72%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.61%
Potassium:90.42mg
2.58%
Copper:0.05mg
2.39%
Fiber:0.55g
2.19%
Magnesium:8.57mg
2.14%
Vitamin K:1.59µg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious