This sunshiny lemon tart recipe will make everyone smile. It is a simple treat with intense citrus flavors, and it can be easily decorated for elegant events.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Directions

  1. Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice and orange zest. Whisk in butter until smooth.
  3. For crust, pulse first 6 ingredients in a food processor until mixture forms a ball. Press dough onto the bottom and up the side of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
  4. Pour lemon mixture into crust. Bake until center is almost set, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and, if desired, fresh raspberries.