Lemon Tart

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Lemon Tart
45 min.
8
285kcal

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Indulge in the delightful tang of a homemade Lemon Tart, a perfect dessert that beautifully balances sweetness and acidity. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering. With a buttery almond crust that crumbles perfectly with each bite, this tart is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves eight, making it a fantastic option for dinner parties or special occasions. The vibrant lemon filling, made with fresh lemon juice and creamy crème fraîche, offers a refreshing burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Each slice contains approximately 285 calories, allowing you to enjoy a guilt-free dessert that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Lemon Tart is straightforward to prepare. The combination of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps ensures that you can create a stunning dessert without the stress. Plus, it can be made a day in advance, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your meal. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this elegant and delicious Lemon Tart!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups flour 
  • ounces almonds 
  • tablespoons crème fraîche sour
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons water ()
  • 0.7 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch pieces ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Finely grind almonds in processor.
  2. Add flour, sugar and salt and process until blended.
  3. Add butter and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. With machine running, add ice water, 1 tablespoonful at a time, and blend until moist clumps form, adding more water if dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Roll out dough on floured surface to 12-inch round.
  6. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold dough overhang in, pressing to adhere and forming double-thick sides. Pierce dough all over with fork. Freeze 20 minutes.
  7. Bake crust until set and light golden, piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 30 minutes. Cool crust on rack 15 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  8. Whisk lemon juice and sugar in medium bowl to blend.
  9. Whisk in crème fraîche.
  10. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time until well blended.
  11. Pour mixture into crust.
  12. Bake tart until filling is set, covering crust edges with foil if browning too quickly, about 35 minutes. Cool tart completely in pan on rack. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  13. Remove pan sides.
  14. Garnish tart with lemon slices, if desired.
  15. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories285kcal
Protein9.55%
Fat48.24%
Carbs42.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.39
Glycemic Load
19.57
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.4143478922222%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.18mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
1.01mg
Hesperetin
2.94mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Isorhamnetin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:284.67kcal
14.23%
Fat:15.58g
23.98%
Saturated Fat:6.94g
43.36%
Carbohydrates:30.68g
10.23%
Net Carbohydrates:29.21g
10.62%
Sugar:13.6g
15.11%
Cholesterol:118.23mg
39.41%
Sodium:111.7mg
4.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.94g
13.88%
Selenium:14.95µg
21.36%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.12%
Vitamin E:2.38mg
15.87%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.31%
Folate:55.26µg
13.82%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.28%
Phosphorus:112.25mg
11.23%
Vitamin C:7.91mg
9.59%
Iron:1.64mg
9.08%
Vitamin A:426.72IU
8.53%
Vitamin B3:1.46mg
7.28%
Magnesium:28.35mg
7.09%
Copper:0.13mg
6.32%
Fiber:1.47g
5.9%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.55%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.78%
Calcium:44.56mg
4.46%
Vitamin D:0.66µg
4.38%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.16%
Potassium:136.7mg
3.91%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.62%
Source:Epicurious