This is one of my favorite tarts - very lemony, with a rich creamy filling. Paul Bocuse’s “Simple French Recipes for the Home Chef” calls for crème fraiche, but I find the heavy cream works just as well. This is the perfect finish to a great dinner.
What you'll need
Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1¾ cup flour
1¼ cup sugar
2 pinches salt
6 large eggs
1 cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup of heavy cream
The method
Directions
01
Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Have ready an 11” tart pan.
02
Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add 1 T of the zest and let stand for 5 minutes.
03
Whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Pour the butter mixture in a fine stream, stirring with a fork, and continue stirring just until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough to the pan and press into sides and across the bottom. Bake tart for 20 minutes, or until the crust is a light golden brown. Let cool while making the filling.
04
Process the remaining cup of sugar with the remaining 1 tablespoon of zest and process until zest is finely ground.
05
Whisk together eggs, zest mixture, lemon juice and pinch of salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
06
Beat the cream with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks. Whisk the cream into the egg mixture just until blended.
07
Place a baking sheet in the oven, place the crust on the sheet and pour the filling into the still warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is just set in the center.
08
Cool completely and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
I’ve been making banana bread since I was a kid. My first recipe came from a local PTA cookbook, and over the years, I’ve tried many versions. For a long time, my go-to was a Martha Stewart recipe that added sour cream for extra richness. Then in 2018, King…
This charming six-inch carrot cake is ideal for small celebrations or intimate gatherings. Moist and full of classic carrot cake flavor, it's perfectly balanced by a rich, not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting. Whether you're serving two with leftovers, slici…
This is one of my favorite recipes from Test Kitchen. IT’s got the perfect balance and tar lime and sweetness. You can use the suggested whipped cream or substitute a meringue topping.
Fold in half along dotted line, blank sides facing in
Fold in half along dotted line, blank sides facing in
Cook Like James
Perfect Lemon Tart (Tarte au Citron)
Prep
Cook
Yield
This is one of my favorite tarts - very lemony, with a rich creamy filling. Paul Bocuse’s “Simple French Recipes for the Home Chef” calls for crème fraiche, but I find the heavy cream works just as well. This is the perfect finish to a great dinner.
Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1¾ cup flour
1¼ cup sugar
2 pinches salt
6 large eggs
1 cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup of heavy cream
Cook Like James · The method
Directions
1
Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Have ready an 11” tart pan.
2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add 1 T of the zest and let stand for 5 minutes.
3
Whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Pour the butter mixture in a fine stream, stirring with a fork, and continue stirring just until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough to the pan and press into sides and across the bottom. Bake tart for 20 minutes, or until the crust is a light golden brown. Let cool while making the filling.
4
Process the remaining cup of sugar with the remaining 1 tablespoon of zest and process until zest is finely ground.
5
Whisk together eggs, zest mixture, lemon juice and pinch of salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
6
Beat the cream with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks. Whisk the cream into the egg mixture just until blended.
7
Place a baking sheet in the oven, place the crust on the sheet and pour the filling into the still warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is just set in the center.
8
Cool completely and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
Cook Like James
Perfect Lemon Tart (Tarte au Citron)
Prep
Cook
Yield
This is one of my favorite tarts - very lemony, with a rich creamy filling. Paul Bocuse’s “Simple French Recipes for the Home Chef” calls for crème fraiche, but I find the heavy cream works just as well. This is the perfect finish to a great dinner.
Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1¾ cup flour
1¼ cup sugar
2 pinches salt
6 large eggs
1 cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup of heavy cream
Directions
1
Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Have ready an 11” tart pan.
2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add 1 T of the zest and let stand for 5 minutes.
3
Whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Pour the butter mixture in a fine stream, stirring with a fork, and continue stirring just until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough to the pan and press into sides and across the bottom. Bake tart for 20 minutes, or until the crust is a light golden brown. Let cool while making the filling.
4
Process the remaining cup of sugar with the remaining 1 tablespoon of zest and process until zest is finely ground.
5
Whisk together eggs, zest mixture, lemon juice and pinch of salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
6
Beat the cream with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks. Whisk the cream into the egg mixture just until blended.
7
Place a baking sheet in the oven, place the crust on the sheet and pour the filling into the still warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is just set in the center.
8
Cool completely and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
