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Lemon tart

Davia's Tart Crust Recipe

A sweet classic from Ag Center classes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust Ingredients

  • 125 grams unsalted butter cold
  • 200 grams spelt or all-purpose flour
  • 4 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Lemon Filling Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 150 grams sugar
  • 100 grams almond flour
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of one lemon
  • 100 grams butter, melted

Instructions
 

Tart Crust Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl or stand mixer to combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt thoroughly.
  • Add the cold butter, cutting it into the dry ingredients until mixture is crumbly.
  • Add the egg, mixing just until a dough forms. Do not overwork.
  • Wrap your dough ball tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll and Bake! oll out your chilled dough on a very lightly floured surface and then press into your tart pan. (We recommedn that once your dough is rolled out into the proper sized circle, you gently fold one edge over your rolling pin to lay the dough over your pan, then gently press into the sides of your pan. Cut the overflowing edges off so you have a nice, neat pastry.
  • Blind bake with pie weights at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  • When pie shell is ready, remove from oven and cool thoroughly.

Tart Filling Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Slowly folk in the almond flour being careful to not knock out the air in your sugar mixture.
  • Add lemon juice and zest.
  • Stir in melted butter and mix gently.
  • Pour into your cooled tart crust and bake for 30-40 minutes until set.
  • Cool completely before serving.
Keyword class recipe, Lemon