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Single Serve Lemon Tart with Almond Crust

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 13 minutes
Servings 1 tart
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
This single-serve lemon tart features a buttery almond crust, tangy lemon filling, and light whipped cream topping. It’s a simple, elegant dessert perfect for enjoying all by yourself.

Equipment

  • 4-4 ½” Tart Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Fork
  • Whisk
  • Juicer
  • Zester
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

CRUST
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp almond flour
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Tiny pinch of salt
  • 1 tbssp cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • ½ tsp cold water
LEMON FILLING
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1 egg yolk
  • tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp butter melted
  • Tiny pinch of salt
WHIPPED TOPPING
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a non-stick 4-4 ½” tart pan
  • To make the crust, in a small bowl, mix flours, powdered sugar, and salt
  • Add the cold butter use your fingers to rub it into the dry mix until the consistency of coarse sand
  • Pour in the cold water and gently press together until a dough forms
  • Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the mini tart pan. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes
  • Remove and prick the base of your dough with a fork
  • Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, until a light golden brown on the bottom and deeper golden along the edges. Note, we’re just par-baking the crust here, so it will go back into the oven with the lemon filling as well
  • While the crust bakes, make your lemon filling by whisking together lemon juice, zest, yolk, sugar, cream, melted butter, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl
  • Pour filling into the warm, par-baked crust and return it to the oven to bake for another 10-13 minutes. The filling should be just set in the center, a slight jiggle is fine (it will firm up as it cools)
  • Let your tart cool for 15 minutes at room temperature before placing it in the fridge for 2 hours to chill completely
  • Before serving, add your cream to a bowl and sift over your powdered sugar. Whip until medium peaks form. Dollop or pipe over your chilled pie and enjoy!
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