Description
This Strawberry Lemon Tart is a bright and refreshing dessert made with a buttery homemade crust, silky smooth lemon filling, and topped with fresh sweet strawberries. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors makes this tart ideal for spring gatherings, summer parties, or any time you crave a light and elegant treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour and sugar in a bowl. Add cold butter and rub until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and cold water, mixing until dough forms.
- Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan and chill for 20 minutes.
- Blind bake crust for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake 5 more minutes.
- Whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and mix gently.
- Pour filling into crust and bake 20–25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries.
- Warm jam and brush over strawberries for shine.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Always use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Chill the tart completely before slicing for clean cuts. Add strawberries the same day you serve for maximum freshness. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
