Lemon Tart Recipe

Indulge in this classic Lemon Tart recipe, originally featured in Coles Autumn Magazine 2010! This zesty dessert is surprisingly budget-friendly, costing only AU$0.65 per serve. The creamy lemon filling, nestled in a perfectly baked pastry crust, is the ultimate sweet treat for any occasion. Easy to follow instructions make this recipe perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 246.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Tart

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How to Make Lemon Tart

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  2. Grease a 22cm diameter pie dish.
  3. Line the prepared dish with your favorite store-bought or homemade shortcrust pastry.
  4. Trim the edges, using pastry scraps to patch any holes or thin areas.
  5. Chill the pastry-lined dish in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  6. Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with pie weights or dried rice.
  7. Blind bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove the baking paper and weights. Bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Let the tart shell cool completely in the pie dish.
  10. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 150g caster sugar, 150ml fresh lemon juice, and the zest of 2 lemons.
  11. Gently stir in 200ml thickened cream.
  12. Pour the lemon mixture into the cooled tart shell.
  13. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is just set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  14. Let the tart cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  15. Dust generously with icing sugar before serving.
  16. Serve in wedges, topped with a dollop of thick cream or whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

27g

Carbs

8g