Delicious Lemon Tarts

Lemon tarts are a delightful and refreshing dessert that are perfect for any occasion. Lemon tarts are a popular dessert in many parts of the world, and are often served in fine dining restaurants, as well as bakeries and cafes. They are a refreshing and tangy dessert that is perfect for spring and summer, even in the winter, and can be served as a light ending to a meal or as a sweet treat with tea or coffee.

Lemon tarts step by step

 

Lemon tarts are a dessert made with a crisp, buttery pastry shell filled with a tangy, creamy lemon filling. The pastry shell is typically made with flour, butter, sugar, and sometimes egg, and is baked until golden and crisp.

The lemon filling is made with lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter or cream, which are cooked together until thick and smooth. Some recipes also call for the addition of lemon zest, which adds extra lemon flavor and fragrance.

Once the pastry shells and lemon filling are prepared, the filling is poured into the cooled pastry shells and chilled until set. Lemon tarts can be served as a whole tart, cut into individual slices, or as mini tarts for individual servings.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• Whipped cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Add the egg yolks to the bowl and mix until the dough comes together.

4. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.

5. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, sugar, butter, eggs, and lemon zest. Whisk until well blended.

6. Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.

7. Allow the tart to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving with whipped cream.

There you have it, a simple and delicious recipe for lemon tarts that is sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, these tarts are a perfect choice. With their tangy lemon filling and buttery crust, they are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious lemon tarts!

Good Luck!