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Easy Eggless Lemon Tart

This Eggless Lemon Tart is fresh, zingy, creamy, and super easy to make! The perfect addition to your party or really any occasion!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 40 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 10 - 12 slices
Calories 451kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 eggless tart crust (or graham cracker crust)
  • 1 tablespoon (10 g) unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) evaporated milk
  • 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make the Eggless Tart Crust:

Make the Lemon Filling:

  • Mix gelatin and evaporated milk in a bowl. Let the mixture rest for 5 – 7 minutes.
  • Combine the heavy cream, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and gelatin mixture in a large pot. Mix until well combined (NOTE: the mixture will look thick; that is okay! It will loosen up while cooking). Bring the mixture to a soft boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for 3 - 5 minutes and then remove from the heat.
  • Whisk in the butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  • Strain the lemon filling through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or a large measure cup. Let it cool for 30 minutes or until just slightly warm.

Assemble:

  • Pour the lemon filling onto the tart crust. Let it cool over the counter for 10 minutes. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Decorate with whipped cream and lemon slices if desired. Cut and serve.

Notes

 
Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 
Freeze well covered for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Extra Tips:
  • Make sure to use fresh lemon for best results. Since we are using the zest of the lemon, try using organic lemons.
  • You can substitute gelatin for 1/4 - 1/2  teaspoon of Agar Agar powder.  In that case, you don't need to mix with the evaporated milk, just sprinkle over the liquids (step 2) and mix well until dissolved. 
  • A 9–10-inch tart pan works best for this recipe.
  • You can make the tart crust a day or two in advance, just store it in an air-tight container until ready to use. If you are short of time, you can alternately use a store-bought or homemade graham cracker crust. 
  • Make sure to refrigerate your lemon tart for at least 2 hours before slicing.
 
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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g