This lemon tart has a homemade buttery crust with a sweet and tangy lemon filling made with lemon juice and zest for a vibrant dessert you'll never forget!
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups butter , softened
- 0.25 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a tart pan with a removable bottom or an 8-inch square baking dish.
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To make the crust: Mix softened butter and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until very smooth; stir in flour. Press dough into the prepared baking pan; pierce with a fork in several places to prevent crust from puffing up during baking.
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Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while you make the filling. Leave the oven on.
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To make the filling: Whisk white sugar and eggs together in a bowl. Whisk in flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until thoroughly combined; pour into cooled crust.
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Bake until filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely, then dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
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