Lemon-Honey Tart with Salted Shortbread Crust

Vegetarian
Lemon-Honey Tart with Salted Shortbread Crust
45 min.
10
303kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon-Honey Tart with Salted Shortbread Crust, a perfect dessert for any occasion! This vegetarian treat combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the natural sweetness of honey, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. The tart features a buttery, salted shortbread crust that adds a rich, savory note, perfectly complementing the sweet and tangy filling.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to 10 people, this dessert is not only delicious but also a crowd-pleaser. With each slice, you’ll experience the refreshing taste of Meyer lemons, known for their unique sweetness and floral aroma. The addition of finely grated lemon zest enhances the citrus flavor, making every bite a burst of sunshine.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, this Lemon-Honey Tart is sure to impress. Its elegant presentation and refreshing taste make it a standout dessert that can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the company of your guests without the stress of last-minute baking. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • large egg yolks 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  •  thin-skinned regular lemon 
  • 0.7 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 0.7 cup powdered sugar 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted cut into 1" pieces room temperature ()

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • mandoline
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Coat springform pan with nonstickspray.
  2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and saltin a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Place butter andpowdered sugar in a food processor. Pulseuntil mixture is smooth.
  4. Add dry ingredientsto food processor and pulse until mixtureresembles medium-size pebbles (dough willnot come together completely).
  5. Transferdough to prepared pan. Using your fingers,press dough evenly onto bottom and1 1/2" up sides of pan. DO AHEAD: Crust canbe prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  6. Using a mandoline,slice lemon into paper-thin rounds.
  7. Removeseeds. (If using a regular lemon, blanchslices in boiling water for 4 minutes, drain,and let cool before proceeding).
  8. Mix sugar,honey, and lemon zest in a mediumbowl.
  9. Add lemon slices and toss to coat.
  10. Let sit until lemon is softened and sugaris dissolved, 30-45 minutes. DO AHEAD:Lemon slice mixture can be made 1 dayahead. Cover and chill.
  11. Place rack in upper third of oven; preheatto 325°F.
  12. Bake crust until center is firm tothe touch and edges are beginning to turngolden brown, 30-35 minutes.
  13. When crust is almost done baking, whiskeggs and egg yolks in a medium bowl toblend.
  14. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt ina small bowl; add to egg mixture and whiskto combine.
  15. Whisk in lemon juice.
  16. Addlemon slice mixture; mix gently to combine.
  17. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
  18. Pourfilling into hot crust.
  19. Bake until filling is setand slightly puffed around edges, 25-30minutes.
  20. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let coolcompletely. Chill for at least 4 hours, thenunmold.
  21. Serve cold. DO AHEAD: Tart can bemade 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories303kcal
Protein4.1%
Fat46.71%
Carbs49.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.84
Glycemic Load
18.84
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.5595651761345%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.68mg
Hesperetin
7.41mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:302.63kcal
15.13%
Fat:16.31g
25.1%
Saturated Fat:9.56g
59.72%
Carbohydrates:38.66g
12.89%
Net Carbohydrates:37.75g
13.73%
Sugar:33.74g
37.49%
Cholesterol:129.12mg
43.04%
Sodium:84.22mg
3.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.22g
6.44%
Vitamin C:14.89mg
18.05%
Selenium:8.08µg
11.54%
Vitamin A:561.63IU
11.23%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.13%
Phosphorus:55.05mg
5.5%
Folate:21.37µg
5.34%
Vitamin D:0.74µg
4.93%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.56%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.21%
Iron:0.71mg
3.95%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.81%
Fiber:0.91g
3.63%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.22%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.15%
Calcium:25.76mg
2.58%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.29%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.13%
Potassium:73.33mg
2.1%
Copper:0.04mg
1.77%
Magnesium:5.35mg
1.34%
Vitamin K:1.27µg
1.21%
Vitamin B3:0.24mg
1.2%
Source:Epicurious