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Easy Lemon Curd Tart

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup ice water

For the Meyer Lemon Curd:

  • Zest from 2 Meyer lemons
  • 1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice about 4–6 lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 4 medium eggs
  • Pinch of salt

For the Galette/Tart:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh lemon slices for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Make the Pastry

  • In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Add cold cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the ice water and pulse until the dough just comes together.
  • Shape into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rustic, uneven circle. Set aside.

Prepare the Meyer Lemon Curd

  • In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, whisk together lemon zest, juice, sugar, butter, eggs, and a pinch of salt.
  • Continue whisking for 10–12 minutes until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. (Tip: This can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.)

Assemble the Tart

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the lemon curd evenly over the rolled-out pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
  • Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pressing gently to seal.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.
  • Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and add fresh lemon slices for a pretty finish.