Description
The Lemon Strawberry Tart is a vibrant, refreshing dessert that features a buttery shortbread crust, a tangy lemon curd filling, and a swirl of sweet strawberry jam. It’s a perfect balance of zesty and sweet, ideal for celebrations or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 10 ounces shortbread cookies, finely crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup seedless strawberry jam
- Store-bought or homemade whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Mix with crushed shortbread cookies and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl.
- Press mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and 4 egg yolks. In a pot, melt the remaining 12 tablespoons of butter.
- Add egg mixture, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch to the pot. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (6–8 minutes).
- Strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl for a smooth texture.
- Transfer 1 cup of the lemon curd into a separate bowl and stir in the strawberry jam until well combined.
- Remove the tart crust from the fridge. Pour alternating layers of lemon curd and strawberry mixture into the crust.
- Swirl with a skewer or chopstick for a decorative pattern. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, remove from tart pan and transfer to a serving dish. Serve as-is or with whipped cream.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- Chilling the crust ensures it stays firm and doesn’t crumble.
- Do not skip straining the lemon curd—it guarantees a smooth finish.
- You can substitute graham crackers or digestive biscuits for shortbread cookies.
- Make ahead of time and refrigerate for convenience and enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (curd is cooked, tart is chilled)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Lemon Strawberry Tart, lemon curd tart, summer dessert, strawberry swirl tart, easy fruit tart