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Ina Garten’s Favorite Spring Dessert

A light and refreshing lemon tart topped with fresh berries, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon ice water
Filling
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Topping
  • 1 cup mixed fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the egg yolk and ice water, mixing until the dough comes together. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest.
  2. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until set.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Serve
  1. Top the chilled tart with mixed fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This tart can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Serve chilled for the best flavor.

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