Lemon tart

Lemon tart

Desserts

A light and tangy dessert, the lemon tart is a classic of Belgian pastry.

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Lemon tart is a traditional dessert that is popular for its tangy flavor and soft texture. It is both original and delicious, making it perfect as an appetizer dessert or to accompany a cup of tea.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time2 hr
  • Cook time1 hr
  • Resting30 min
  • Total3 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$9.98 $0.83 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

12 people
  • $2.09
  • $0.20
  • $0.23
  • $0.43
  • $0.99
  • $0.23
  • $0.15
  • $1.94
  • $0.43
  • $3.29

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the whole eggs, grated lemon zest, and sugar, then beat vigorously with an electric hand mixer until you have a light and fluffy mixture. ≈ 4 min
  2. Gradually add the flour while continuing to thresh. Then, incorporate the diluted starter into a very small amount of water. ≈ 4 min
  3. Pour: Pour the mixture into 12 greased muffin tins. Bake at 180 °C for approximately 20-25 minutes.
  4. Cut each tart in half and remove a small portion from the inside. ≈ 8 min
  5. In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and egg yolks. Once well mixed, add the vanilla, then the milk very slowly, while continuing to mix to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the mixture thickens.
  6. Remove the lemon zest and sprinkle the sugar over the cream. Allow the cream to cool, then add 100g of whipped cream and a splash of limoncello.

The bill

Lemon tart

  • 6 eggs$2.09
  • 150 g of flour$0.20
  • 200 grams of sugar$0.23
  • The skin of a lemon, grated$0.43
  • 1 liter of milk$0.99
  • 200 grams of sugar$0.23
  • 110 grams of flour$0.15
  • 6 egg yolks$1.94
  • The zest of two lemons$0.43
  • 1 small vanilla pouch$3.29

Total$9.98

that's $0.83 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 150 g of flour
  • 200 grams of sugar
  • The skin of a lemon, grated
  • Half a packet of dry yeast
  • 1 liter of milk
  • 200 grams of sugar
  • 110 grams of flour
  • 6 egg yolks
  • The zest of two lemons
  • 1 small vanilla pouch
  • 100 g of cream
  • A small glass of limoncello

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