Classic French Tarte Au Citron – Fresh Lemon Tart

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Classic French Tarte Au Citron - Fresh Lemon Tart

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1h 20min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

481

Sugar

34g

Fat

27g

Classic French Tarte Au Citron, also known as Fresh Lemon Tart, is a popular dessert in France and around the world. It has a buttery shortcrust pastry base and a light and tangy lemon filling made with fresh lemon juice, zest, creme fraiche, and eggs. The contrast between the sweet pastry and the sour lemon filling creates a perfect balance of flavors. This tart is usually dusted with icing sugar and served chilled with a dollop of whipped cream or creme fraiche on top. It's an elegant dessert that is perfect for entertaining and enjoying as a refreshing treat during warmer months.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 220°C.
2.	Roll out the pastry to line a 24cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
3.	Line the pastry case with baking parchment and fill with baking beans. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes then remove the parchment and baking beans and bake for a further 5 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
4.	Reduce the oven temperature to 130°C.
5.	In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, creme fraiche, caster sugar and eggs until well combined.
6.	Pour the mixture into the pastry case and smooth the surface.
7.	Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is just set and the edges are golden brown.
8.	Cool before removing from the tin and dusting with icing sugar.

PROS

Classic French Tarte Au Citron is a light and refreshing dessert with a tangy lemon flavor.

It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and is suitable for all occasions.

CONS

This recipe is high in sugar and contains a lot of eggs, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It takes some time to prepare, but the end result is worth the effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fresh lemons contain vitamin C and antioxidants that support a healthy immune system and may help reduce inflammation.
Creme fraiche is a good source of probiotics that can promote good gut health.

	300 g ready made shortcrust pastry
	200 ml fresh lemon juice
	2 lemons , zest of , fresh finely grated
	8 tablespoons creme fraiche
	160 g caster sugar
	7 eggs , beaten
	icing sugar , to sprinkle