Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar, then cut in butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling into the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the filling is set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert.
- Garnish with powdered sugar or whipped cream, if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg