Description
Indulge in the delightful brightness of a Lemon Custard Tart, a dessert that captures the essence of sunny days on your plate. This elegant tart features a buttery shortcrust base enveloping a smooth, tangy lemon custard filling. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, its refreshing citrus flavor invites smiles and satisfaction with every bite. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, you’ll feel like a pro in the kitchen as you whip up this impressive dessert. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to enjoy its creamy texture to the fullest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- To make the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Mix in egg yolk and cold water until dough forms. Press into a tart pan and chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prick crust with a fork; bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
- For the custard: In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and egg yolks. Gradually add milk while whisking over medium heat until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour custard into the crust; bake for 25-30 minutes until set but jiggly in center. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg