Tart Lemon Triangles

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These tart lemon "pies" are a lovely conclusion to an elegant spring dinner! I garnish them with whipped cream, a strawberry fan, and a sprig of mint.

Submitted by Melissa
Updated on July 1, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Process 1 cup flour, butter, and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor for 10 seconds, or blend with a pastry blender until a dough forms. Pat dough evenly into a 9-inch round pie plate.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

  4. While crust bakes, combine eggs, white sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons flour; mix until smooth. Pour egg mixture over hot crust.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let cool completely in pie dish, about 1 to 2 hours. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and cut into 12 triangles.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193 Calories
7g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 39mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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