Easy Lemon Curd Tart Recipe 2025

 

Easy Lemon Curd Tart Recipe 🍋

This Easy Lemon Curd Tart features a buttery crust filled with a rich, tangy, and silky smooth homemade lemon curd. Perfect for spring gatherings or Easter celebrations!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Yield: 8 servings

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Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp cold water
• ¼ tsp salt

For the Lemon Curd Filling:

• ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the Tart Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan.
2. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add egg yolk and cold water. Pulse until dough starts forming.
4. Press the dough evenly into the tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely.

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Step 2: Prepare the Lemon Curd

1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolk, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
2. Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water (double boiler method).
3. Stir continuously for 10-12 minutes until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in butter cubes until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the lemon curd into the cooled tart shell. Smooth the top with a spatula.

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Step 3: Chill & Serve

1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
2. Garnish with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
3. Slice & enjoy! 🍋✨

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Nutrition (Per Serving):

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 36g
• Protein: 5g

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Tools Needed:

✔ 9-inch tart pan
✔ Food processor (or mixing bowl & pastry cutter)
✔ Double boiler (or heatproof bowl over simmering water)
✔ Whisk & spatula

This lemon curd tart is bright, zesty, and irresistible—the perfect dessert for any occasion! 🍋💛

Gluten-Free Crust Alternative

For a gluten-free version of this Lemon Curd Tart, replace the traditional crust with this simple and delicious alternative:

Ingredients (Gluten-Free Crust):

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• ¼ cup powdered sugar (or granulated sugar substitute)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Stir in melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until dough forms.
4. Press dough evenly into the tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely before adding the lemon curd.

This gluten-free crust is buttery, crisp, and slightly nutty, making it a perfect match for the tangy lemon curd. 🍋✨

Keto-Friendly Crust Alternative

For a keto-friendly version of this Lemon Curd Tart, try this low-carb crust:

Ingredients (Keto Crust):

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup granulated monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol)
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg yolk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, sweetener, and salt.
3. Stir in melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
4. Press dough evenly into the tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool before adding the lemon curd.

This keto-friendly crust is buttery, crisp, and has only 2g net carbs per serving! 🍋💛

Sugar-Free Keto Lemon Curd Recipe

This low-carb, sugar-free lemon curd is tangy, creamy, and perfect for your keto-friendly Lemon Curd Tart! 🍋

Ingredients:

• 3 large egg yolks
• ½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol)
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
• ¼ tsp xanthan gum (for thickness, optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetener, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
2. Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water (double boiler method). Stir constantly.
3. Once the mixture thickens (about 8-10 minutes), remove from heat.
4. Whisk in butter cubes one at a time until smooth.
5. If using xanthan gum, sprinkle it in and whisk quickly to avoid clumps.
6. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a silky texture.
7. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

This sugar-free lemon curd is keto-friendly and has only 1g net carbs per serving! It’s perfect for tarts, cheesecakes, or drizzling over keto pancakes! 😍🍋

We hope you enjoyed these recipes. Let us know in the comments if you made any of these delicious desserts.

 

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