Classic French Lemon Tart

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• •1 egg yolk egg yolk
• •2 tablespoons cold water
• •4 large eggs
• •1 cup granulated sugar
• •1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• •2 tablespoons lemon zest
• •1/4 cup heavy cream
• •1 pinch salt
• •2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. 1Mix flour, cold butter, and salt until resembling breadcrumbs, then bind with egg yolk and water; press into a 9-inch tart pan and blind bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.
2. 2Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until pale and combined.
3. 3Stir in heavy cream and pour filling into the pre-baked crust.
4. 4Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
5. 5Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. 6Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

💡 Strain the lemon filling before pouring it into the tart shell for an especially smooth, bakery-style finish.

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