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Close-up of a slice of lemon tart with zesty lemon topping and crust on a white plate

Spring Lemon Sweet Recipes

A refreshing lemon dessert perfect for spring.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 large eggs
For the Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar for the crust. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Press the crust mixture into a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Whisk sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and eggs for the filling until smooth.
  5. Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for another 20 minutes.
  6. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a tangier taste, add more lemon zest. Serve chilled for best results.

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