Best 7 Easy Lemon Curd Tart Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Lemon Curd Tart, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert combines a buttery, crumbly crust with a velvety smooth, tangy lemon curd filling, creating a perfect balance of sweet and sour. Our comprehensive guide provides two variations of this timeless treat: a traditional Lemon Curd Tart and a No-Bake Lemon Curd Tart. Whether you prefer a classic indulgence or a quick and easy dessert, we have the perfect recipe for you. Embark on this zesty adventure and discover the secrets to crafting a perfect Lemon Curd Tart that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON CURD TART



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Lemon Curd Tart is a traditional lemon tart with creamy, dreamy lemon curd filling, that tastes just like the ones you'll find in the best bakeries! It has been a family favorite for years!

Provided by Lora

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold butter (, cut into small pieces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
4 large eggs ((whole))
4 large egg yolks
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice ((I used organic))
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter (, cut into pieces (I used vegan sticks))

Steps:

  • In food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, butter and salt just until moist crumb come together.
  • Transfer dough to a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom; with floured fingers, press evenly into bottom and up side of pan.
  • Prick the dough with a fork. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes (until firm). Freeze until firm, 10 to 15 minutes; prick all over with a fork. Place the pan on a backing sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Bake until golden. If dough puffs while baking, gently press with a spoon back into the pan; cool completely.
  • Let cool completely before adding the lemon curd.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove the colored zest from the lemons, leaving the white pith and add the zest to your sauce pan.
  • Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and eggs in a small saucepan on medium heat, whisking constantly.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking the entire time for at least 10 minutes.
  • Place the diced butter in a medium bowl.
  • Place the pan over medium heat and add in the butter (or vegan butter). Stir until the butter has melted. Keep stirring until the curd is thick enough to coat back of a wooden spoon. Take care not to boil and to whisk very quickly; 5-7 minutes.
  • Spoon out the curd over a fine-mesh sieve into a glass bowl. Be sure to spoon it out a small portion at a time into the sieve. Place plastic wrap over the surface of the curd let the lemon curd cool slightly, then spread it in the prepared tart shell.
  • Chill the tart for at least 1-2 hours, or until the filling is firm. Unmold before serving. Dust with confectioner's sugar.

LEMON CURD TART



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This showstopping dessert tastes just as luscious as it looks! A tangy lemon curd filling is layered on a from-scratch buttery shortbread crust (just press right into the tart pan, no rolling required!) and garnished with beautiful, fresh berries to make this tart the star of any show. Top individual servings with sweetened whipped cream for an extra-sweet touch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
Fresh assorted berries and sweetened whipped cream, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch tart pan with 1-inch rim and removable bottom with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup softened butter and 1/4 cup sugar with spoon until well mixed. Stir in flour until blended (dough will be crumbly but can be pressed together). Pat and press dough very firmly on bottom and up sides of tart pan. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until crust is set in center but still pale. Cool 15 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Gradually stir in water, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat. Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat.
  • In small bowl, beat egg yolks with whisk. Gradually beat about 1/2 cup hot mixture into egg yolks. Gradually stir yolk mixture into hot mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to gently boil. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter. Pour over cooled baked crust. Cool at room temperature 15 minutes; refrigerate at least 3 hours until set.
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle fresh berries on top. Serve with whipped cream. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PERFECT LEMON CURD



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Wonderfully tart, classic English lemon curd...perfect with scones and tea.

Provided by TAWNIE44

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 21m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
¾ cup sugar
3 eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until thick enough to hold marks from whisk, and first bubble appears on surface, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 18.7 mg, Sugar 13 g

LEMON CURD TART



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 (9 or 10-inch) tart

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
4 lemons, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix the butter and sugar together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until they are just combined. Add the vanilla. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter-and-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk. Press the dough into a 10-inch-round or 9-inch-square false-bottom tart pan, making sure that the finished edge is flat. Chill until firm.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter 1 side of a square of aluminum foil to fit inside the chilled tart and place it, buttered side down, on the pastry. Fill with beans or rice. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and beans, prick the tart all over with the tines of a fork, and bake again for 20 to 25 minutes more, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Remove the zest of the lemons with a vegetable peeler or zester, being careful to avoid the white pith. Squeeze the lemons to make 1/2 cup of juice and set the juice aside. Put the zest in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the sugar and process for 2 to 3 minutes, until the zest is very finely minced. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugar and lemon zest. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and then add the lemon juice and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a 2-quart saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. The lemon curd will thicken at about 175 degrees F, or just below a simmer. Remove from the heat.
  • Fill the tart shell with warm lemon curd and allow to set at room temperature.

LEMON CURD TARTS



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These lemon curd tarts are a staple dessert at my tea parties. I can make them quickly without even measuring the ingredients using a pastry bag to fill the small shells. The crust remains crunchy for several hours, so I make them early the morning of the tea and then refrigerate them. I also serve these at wedding and baby showers. For variation, you can place 1/4 teaspoon raspberry spread underneath the lemon curd and garnish with a fresh raspberry, omitting the cinnamon. Another variation is to use lime curd instead of lemon, both of which can be found in the baking aisle of the grocery store.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts

Time 10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup lemon curd
1 (1.9 ounce) container frozen miniature phyllo shells, thawed
½ cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon lemon curd into the bottom of each phyllo shell; top with whipped topping. Sprinkle a light dusting of cinnamon over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

LEMON CURD TARTLETS



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This has been in my party recipe collection for over 30 years and never fails to satisfy my guests. I can always rely on these fancy treats to please even the fussiest in the crowdt. -Jessica Feist, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 tartlets.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells, thawed
Fresh raspberries, mint leaves and/or sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Just before serving, spoon lemon curd into tart shells. Garnish with raspberries, mint and/or cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY LEMON CURD



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This recipe was my great-grandmother's, but she never measured anything. Fortunately, Mom watched her over the years and finally came up with the measurements.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
Finely grated peel of 4 lemons
4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Pour into jars; cool. , Store in refrigerator or freezer. Sauce is good on pound cake, muffins, pancakes and waffles.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less bright.
  • Be sure to zest the lemons before juicing them. The zest contains a lot of flavor and will help to brighten up the curd.
  • Don't overcook the curd. It should be thick and spreadable, but not too stiff. If you overcook it, it will become grainy.
  • Let the curd cool completely before using it. This will help it to set properly.
  • You can use lemon curd in a variety of desserts, such as tarts, pies, and cakes. It can also be used as a spread for toast or muffins.

Conclusion:

Lemon curd is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be used in a variety of ways. It's easy to make at home, and it's a great way to use up fresh lemons. Whether you're using it as a filling for a tart or pie, or simply spreading it on toast, lemon curd is sure to be a hit.

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