Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this delightful Lemon Berry Tart. A zesty lemon filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a colorful array of fresh mixed berries, this tart is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Lemon Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey or fruit jam (optional, for glaze)
- fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into tart pan and bake.
- Make the Lemon Filling: Whisk sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest. Pour into crust and bake.
- Chill and Serve: Cool the tart, refrigerate, then top with mixed berries. Optionally glaze with warmed honey or jam, and garnish with mint.
Notes
- You can make the crust a day ahead.
- For a crisper base, cool the crust completely before adding the filling.
- Use Meyer lemons for a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
