Lemon Cream Tart
Lemon Cream Tart is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Butter bottom (not sides) of 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionButter bottom (not sides) of 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.
Blend flour, sugar, grated lemon peel, and salt in processor.
Add butter; blend until coarse meal forms.
Add egg yolks; blend until moist clumps form.
Gather dough into ball.
Press onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
Freeze crust until firm, about 15 minutes.
DO AHEAD Crust can be made 2 days ahead.
Cover; keep frozen.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Bake crust 5 minutes.
Press up sides with back of fork if falling.
Continue to bake until golden, pressing up sides as needed, about 18 minutes longer.
Cool completely.
Maintain oven temperature.
Whisk sugar, eggs, yolks, and lemon peel in heavy medium saucepan.
Whisk in lemon juice and wine.
Cook over medium heat until custard thickens and just begins to bubble, whisking constantly, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to medium bowl.
Cool to just warm, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Gradually whisk in cream.
Pour filling into crust.
Bake tart until filling is set in center and begins to puff at edges, about 20 minutes.
Cool in pan on rack.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.