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Lemon Tart

Homemade lemon tart pin

Easy homemade lemon tart is a great citrus dessert made from scratch & using basic ingredients. It’s a perfect baking project for kids as well!

Simple Homemade Lemon Tart Picture

This homemade lemon tart is also perfect for beginner bakers! No special skills are required and the final result is well worth it!

I fell in love with lemon tart while living in Scotland. It was over 10 years ago. I loved everything about this citrus dessert. Even though I did not bake or cook much back then I made sure to write down this easy lemon tart recipe.

You see, lemon tart was not a common dessert where I come from back then and I dare to say that it is not much different now.

It is a shame because this is such a delicious homemade dessert! What do you think? Do you like citrus desserts? I like them a lot! Imagine Thumbprint Cookies or Mini Chocolate Cups with Homemade Lemon Curd! Easy to make desserts where lemon is the main or one of the main ingredients.

What I like about this homemade lemon tart?

  • Its sweetness & tartness at the same time.
  • Its simple preparation.
  • Basic ingredients – 7 basic ingredients that don’t cost much.
  • No kneading required.
  • No rolling out needed.
  • Great recipe for beginner bakers and fun baking project for kids.
  • 100% made from scratch – you can’t beat homemade lemon tart recipe with the shop-bought version.

Guys, making Homemade Desserts is easier than you think!

Simple Homemade Lemon Tart Pictures

How to make homemade lemon tart – step by step

Let’s divide the process into 2 steps!

Step 1 – Making the crust:

Everyone can do this! And I really mean everyone. Even kids! Actually this is a perfect baking project for kids. You know why? Well, the answer is in this crust.

Making lemon tart crust is easy and more importantly it’s fun. This is not that type of a pastry that needs to be rolled out nicely. No no no! This one you basically stick to your cake tin. So kids will love doing this. Trust me!

So it goes like this: flour, butter & sugar are combined until sticky dough is formed. That is it. This takes about a minute. All you have to do now is cover the bottom and sides of your cake tin with it. Evenly-ish, if possible.

Simple Homemade Lemon Tart Pic

Step 2 – Making the lemon tart filling:

Get a bowl and throw the rest of the ingredients in. Whisk. Pour over the pastry and bake. You see, this is really easy and I am telling you, your kids will love making this lemon tart with you!

A few tips:

Homemade lemon tart is one of my favorite pies and I’ve made it several times. It always tastes delicious. To make the baking as smooth as possible check out these tips:

  • Butter your cake tin well. Be more than generous. If you grease your tin properly, you will be able to take out this lemon tart without any trouble.
  • If for some reason you find the pastry too hard to work with, add some extra melted butter.
  • Bake until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

Toppings: Lemon tart tastes even better when topped with sour cream, ice cream or whipped cream. I personally prefer eating this lemon tart with sour cream.

Simple Homemade Lemon Tart Photo

So now that you know everything you should know about making this easy lemon tart recipe you can give it a try!

Good to know:

This recipe can be easily doubled!

Check out my other dessert recipes with lemon:

  • Lemon Cupcakes
  • Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake

Want to see how to make Lemon Tart? Watch the video!

Simple Homemade Lemon Tart Image
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Simple Homemade Lemon Tart

Easy homemade lemon tart is a great citrus dessert made from scratch & using basic ingredients. It’s a perfect baking project for kids as well!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 5 (1 Pie – 7 inch/18 cm diameter)
Calories: 373
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 cup Plain Flour (130 grams)
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter (110 grams)
  • 4 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

For the lemon filling:

  • ¼ cup Whipping Cream
  • ¼ cup Caster Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • Lemon Juice (from 1 large lemon – at least 1/3 cup)
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Instructions 

  • Mix flour, melted butter and icing sugar in a bowl until you get soft dough.
  • Press this soft dough into the base of your cake tin and up the sides. Pierce the dough several times with a fork.
  • Bake it blind for 20 minutes at 375°F/190°C. Take it out & let it cool down. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F/150°C.
  • In a bowl, whisk caster sugar, egg, cream and lemon juice. Carefully pour into the cooled pastry case.
  • Return to the oven and bake for a further 35–40 minutes or until the filling is set.
  • Take out, let cool down completely before removing it from the tin.
  • Dust with icing sugar and serve.
  • Happy Baking!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Easy Lemon Tart Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Simple Homemade Lemon Tart
Amount per Serving
Calories
373
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Cholesterol
 
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
 
20
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
64
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
785
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
6.3
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Erren says

    30/03/2017 at 16:14

    This looks so delicate yet so perfect! I love a good lemon tart recipe and this has to be my favorite, thank you for sharing this with me :)

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      30/03/2017 at 17:20

      Glad you like it, Erren! I love this recipe!

      Reply
    • Heather Stockton says

      19/04/2019 at 03:31

      I am in Australia, and lemons are a plenty, so thank you for this easy Yummy recipe :)

      Reply
  2. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says

    30/03/2017 at 16:54

    This is calling my name!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      30/03/2017 at 17:23

      :) :)

      Reply
  3. Kathi says

    30/03/2017 at 17:27

    I just bought my first tart pan …say what? :). This looks like a great way to break it in! Love how simple and fresh it is!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/04/2017 at 17:04

      :) Just remember to grease the pan well. I sometimes underestimate it and then it’s a nightmare taking it out :)

      Reply
  4. Jehan Hale says

    30/03/2017 at 18:43

    Oh wow! I cannot wait to try this recipe out! You make it sound so easy!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/04/2017 at 17:03

      It is easy! :) Let me know what you think once you’ve tried it!

      Reply
  5. Shumaila says

    30/03/2017 at 19:11

    When I was in college, one of my hostel friends would get lemon tart from her home town. A bakery made it and it was always a delight to eat. This lemon tart looks great, and glad you took down the recipe from your Scotland days and sharing it with us now!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/04/2017 at 17:02

      Lemon tarts rock, don’t they! :)

      Reply
  6. Janice says

    30/03/2017 at 19:52

    I’ve been craving lemon squares, but this tart would also work for me ;)

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/04/2017 at 17:01

      :) I am sure it would! :)

      Reply
  7. Georgie @ The Home Cook's Kitchen says

    30/03/2017 at 19:55

    lemon tart would have to be one of my favorite desserts an I haven’t made it for ages! I’ve been watching a lot of The Great British Bake Off and they are always making these!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/04/2017 at 17:00

      I loove the Great British Bake Off! :)

      Reply
  8. DB says

    06/04/2017 at 18:45

    What size cake pan do you use? Do you need to line and fill pie crust before baking? How do you remove tart from a cake pan?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      08/04/2017 at 12:37

      Hi. You will need a 7inch/18cm in diameter cake pan. I used sandwich pan. Just make holes in the crust with a fork or a knife. If you fill it, it won’t cook properly. It’s better to let it bake as it is. However, you have to grease your pan very well. By greasing I mean using a very thick layer of butter (check out the video to have a rough idea). Use cold butter right from the fridge. If you grease your pan well, it will not stick to the pan. You will just place a cooling rack over the tart and flip it over. Hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Dena Squaires says

        15/04/2018 at 19:43

        I think you left a couple of ingredients out. List of ingredients shows 1 egg but the instructions say the word “eggs”. Also, no flour? Not much liquid for the trait—not even enough to cover crust.

        Reply
        • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

          16/04/2018 at 20:22

          Hi Dena. There are no ingredients missing from the recipe. However, there was a mistake in the text where it stated “eggs” instead of “egg”. I have already fixed that typo. Please note that the filling does not contain any flour and the amounts stated in this recipe are enough for a 7 inch pan. You might have a deeper pan which might require more filling. If this is the case, simply double the ingredients for the filling. Hope this helps :)

          Reply
  9. Kay Price says

    07/04/2017 at 22:29

    What is caster sugar and where do you get it ?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      08/04/2017 at 12:30

      Hi Kay! Caster sugar is also known as fine granulated sugar/superfine sugar. You should be able to get it in any supermarket. If you need any more help, please let me know.

      Reply
  10. Yvonne says

    08/04/2017 at 20:15

    when you say powdered sugar, do you mean icing sugar??

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/04/2017 at 12:02

      Hi Yvonne. Yes, powdered sugar is icing sugar :)

      Reply
  11. Lim Mei Lee says

    19/04/2017 at 08:41

    Hi, what does “bake it blind” means for the crust? Thanks..

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      19/04/2017 at 11:20

      Hi! Baking blind simply means pre-baking the crust without its filling first.

      Reply
  12. Sarah says

    19/04/2017 at 09:01

    Hello would like to k ow can we use cream instead of whipping cream….the Ones we have here r those in spray cans ready to top something4 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      19/04/2017 at 11:16

      Hi Sarah, you could try using cream. Try to find one that has 18% fat content. I think it should work. Yeah, the spay whipped creams are no good for this. Let me know once you’ve tried!

      Reply
  13. Marsha says

    13/05/2017 at 00:07

    Hi there – is there a substitute I could use for the whipping cream due to intolerance? Everything else looks so good – possibly coconut milk? Thanks so much5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      13/05/2017 at 12:29

      Hi Marsha! Thank you. I haven’t tried using anything else but whipping cream in this recipe so I am not sure. I am quite new to using coconut milk in cooking (I mostly use it in soups) but I like the idea of using it in this recipe and perhaps it is worth a shot. If you try it, let me know. I am putting it on my list and will definitely give it a shot to see how it works.

      Reply
  14. Winnie says

    25/08/2017 at 19:00

    When you say juice of 1 lemon could you specify how much cup wise? 1/3; 1/4? My home grown lemons make mor juice than a store bought lemon. Looking forward to making it!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      26/08/2017 at 09:29

      You are lucky you have lemons growing in your garden! Don’t be scared adding more juice. The crust is sweet enough and even if the filling is more sour it will still balance off perfectly. However, it should be at least 1/3 cup.

      Reply
  15. Christina Downs says

    12/01/2018 at 09:04

    Hi. I’m from New Zealand. What is whipping cream? Is it just normal liquid cream? Thanks

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      12/01/2018 at 09:59

      Hi Christina, I think it’s what you call thickened cream. Any cream with a fat content somewhere between 30-36% will work well.

      Reply
  16. Megha says

    05/04/2018 at 15:03

    Can this b made in a microwave???5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      06/04/2018 at 09:10

      Hi Megha. I am afraid this recipe is not developed for microwave cooking.

      Reply
  17. Oren says

    05/08/2018 at 09:51

    Hi Julia, I tried this recipe today and it didn’t turn out well. The sides of the pie crust was very ‘crusty’ even though I baked it for only 20 minutes while the bottom wasn’t as crusty looking. I made the filling with a 25% fat cream and it wasn’t cooked even at 40 minutes. Also, the pie didn’t come out of the pie pan. What should I do to improve upon it? Thank you!4 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      07/08/2018 at 13:14

      Hi Oren. I am sorry to hear that it didn’t turn out perfect for you. To prevent the edges from over-cooking you can cover them with aluminium foil (but not the sides). I normally use 35% whipping cream to make it and the cake sets well. Maybe with lower fat-content cream you need longer time but not sure about this, Oren. To get the pie out of pan I only grease it with butter. However, I make sure there is a very generous layer of it. That way it comes out of my tin easily. If in doubt, line the bottom of the pan with baking parchment and generously grease the sides. Hope this helps. This is one of my favorite cakes so hopefully it will work better for you the next time you try!

      Reply
  18. Eunice says

    27/10/2018 at 18:16

    I made this for family gathering and everyone loves it! Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe :)5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      28/10/2018 at 11:57

      You are welcome, Eunice! :) I am glad to hear you and your family loved it!

      Reply
  19. Mirinda says

    23/02/2019 at 04:01

    I have a 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom, would this work for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      23/02/2019 at 09:46

      Yes, it should work. However, you might need to double the recipe (or increase it at least by half – e.g. instead of 1 cup flour, use 1.5 cup, etc) as it will not be enough for a 9-inch pan.

      Reply
  20. Lynne says

    11/03/2019 at 20:09

    Hi. Hi. I have made this a couple times and love it. I just read the comments and I see you state to use at least 1/3 cup lemon juice. The recipe calls for the juice of one lemon. The lemons I have used did not yield that much juice. Maybe you should put 1/3 cup lemon juice In the recipe? I would have loved to know that.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      12/03/2019 at 09:24

      Hi Lynne. Thanks for your comment! I have updated the recipe card to make it clear for everyone.

      Reply
  21. Christine says

    08/05/2019 at 07:21

    Hi,
    I made the the lemon tart yesterday. Is yummy. Can I refrigerate the dough for the crust before lining on the cake pan? As it melts easily an the crust sink or out of shape when oven.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/05/2019 at 10:01

      Hi Christine. I am happy to hear you liked this easy dessert. I haven’t tried it so not sure. What you could do is line the crust into the pan (yes, it will be very soft but there is no kneading required so you just “stick it” there. Then, try to refrigerate as is before baking. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  22. Amy says

    04/07/2019 at 04:00

    We are making this today for a party tomorrow. Should it be refrigerated overnight?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      04/07/2019 at 09:00

      Hi Amy. Yes, store it in the fridge before serving.

      Reply
  23. Danielle Bisaillon says

    09/07/2019 at 19:06

    Hello,

    I recently created this recipe for my family and it was a big hit. I even added fresh strawberries sliced up and laid them all over the tart. I’d just like to thank you for helping me find such an easy recipe with as little ingredients possible.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      10/07/2019 at 07:42

      Thanks so much for finding time to leave the feedback, Danielle! It means a lot!

      Reply
  24. Bambi Rodriguez says

    03/11/2019 at 07:08

    Hi, I’ve tried this twice and it is yummy! I also found that at 20 minutes it was set already. Is it okay to take it out of the oven?5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      04/11/2019 at 17:21

      If you check the tart after 20 minutes and it’s ready, then you can take it out. Thanks for your feedback!

      Reply
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