Lemon tart facts for kids
A served portion of Lemon tart
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| Type | Tart |
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| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Pastry shell, lemon paste |
A lemon tart (called tarte au citron in French) is a yummy dessert! It's a type of tart that has a tasty pastry shell. Inside, it's filled with a creamy, tangy lemon mixture.
What is a Lemon Tart?
Lemon tarts are a popular sweet treat. They are often served after a meal. The main parts are the crust and the lemon filling.
In the UK, a lemon tart usually has a pastry case. This case is often baked in a special fluted tin. The filling is a baked lemon custard. This custard is typically made from eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and cream.
How Lemon Tarts Are Made
Many recipes suggest blind-baking the pastry first. This means baking the empty pastry shell before adding the filling. It helps the crust stay crisp and not get soggy. After the custard is added, the whole tart is baked until set. Sometimes, a little powdered sugar is sprinkled on top before serving.
Another way to make a lemon tart is to cook the lemon filling in a saucepan. Once it's thick and creamy, it's poured into an already baked pastry shell. This method doesn't require baking the filling in the tart.
Lemon Tart vs. Lemon Pie
A dessert that's very similar to a lemon tart is the lemon pie. Lemon pies are also usually served for dessert. They have a crust that is often made from shortcrust pastry. The filling is a lemon custard.
One main difference is how the crust is made. A lemon pie usually has a bottom pie crust. However, it does not have a top crust. This makes it different from a cherry pie, which often has a top crust.
Lemon tarts and lemon pies are also different from lemon meringue pie. Lemon meringue pie has a fluffy, sweet meringue topping. Lemon tarts and pies usually do not have this meringue layer.
See also
In Spanish: Tarta de limón para niños
