Description
This lemon tart is just in time for summer. It’s made up of a graham cracker crust, a sweet and tangy, creamy lemon filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. It really is such a treat and it’s so easy to make!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups (201g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp (26g) sugar
- 6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 4 large egg yolks
Whipped Cream
- 2/3 cup (160g) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/3 cup (38g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the crust
- Spray a 9-inch tart pan with non-stick baking spray and preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Add the graham cracker crumbs and sugar to a medium sized bowl and stir to combine. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the tart pan and press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Pack it firmly. Use a measuring cup or glass with sharp corners and straight edges to help and use your fingers for the sides of the pan.
- Bake for 7 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside.
Make the filling
- Add the lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk to a medium sized bowl and stir until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixer bowl, beat the lemon zest and egg yolks on high speed until pale yellow.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk mixture to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 15-17 minutes. The edges should be set and the center should jiggle a little when the tart is moved.
- Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or until completely cool and firm.
Finish it off
- To make the whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe the whipped cream on top of the tart. I used Ateco tip 844 to create a rosette design. Cover and refrigerate tart until ready to serve. Best if eaten within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 9.9 g
- Sodium: 46.6 mg
- Fat: 15.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.6 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 111.3 mg