9 Lemon Tart Recipes for a Slice of Sunshine

Tart Lemon Triangles
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There's nothing not to love about a fresh, homemade lemon tart! Lemon lovers know — the combination of crisp and buttery pastry with a bright and tangy lemon custard filling never disappoints. From easy lemon curd tarts with a dreamy meringue topping to delightful lemon and berry tarts — bring a slice of color to your day with one of these trusty tart recipes that we've compiled for you.

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Sweet and Simple Lemon Tart

The lemon peel in the filling adds an extra lemony kick and makes this fruit tart taste incredibly fresh. It's the perfect celebratory dessert in spring or for any lovers of lemon! You can make this recipe as 4 individual tarts and adjust baking time as needed.

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Lemon Butter Tarts

Lemon butter tarts with a dollop of whipped cream
LYNNINMA

A fresh-tasting, tangy, homemade lemon curd is spooned into prepared tart shells, then topped with a sweet meringue to make these irresistible mini lemon meringue tarts. Home cook Ruth Brown says: "What a success! Great treat for lemon lovers...I used my own pastry and had enough for 24!"

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The Best Lemon Tart Ever

Home cook LRan gave this luscious lemon tart with a shortbread crust a glowing review: "Absolutely perfect combination of sweet and sour! Love how lemony this is!" That confirms it — this sounds like the best lemon tart ever!

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Meyer Lemon and Blueberry Cheese Tart

meyer lemon tart with blueberry topping
Marianne

This 5 star fruit tart features crushed meyer lemon cookies in the crust, and a rich lemon-mascarpone filling, making this dessert a great alternative to traditional no-bake lemon cheesecake. "I loved this recipe," says reviewer SamBuchma. "I did add about 3 times the amount of lemon curd because I love lemon!"

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Down Under Lemon Tart

lemon tart with fresh raspberries
Mike Redford

This top-rated homemade lemon tart recipe makes two sweet pastry crusts, which means you can freeze one for another time. Whip up any leftover heavy cream and pipe on top; garnish with lemon zest or fresh berries for an irresistible dessert.

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Crostata with Lemon Custard and Whipped Ricotta Cream

This rustic, Italian-style tart has a buttery crust, a decadent lemon custard filling, and fluffy lemon ricotta cream on top. Decorate this tasty tart with your favorite berries, and serve with coffee or dessert wine for an elegant finale to your meal.

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Paleo Lemon Tarts

Treat yourself to one or more of these cute lemon tarts that have no refined sugar. The crust is made with ground almonds and sweetened with dates. The custard filling is made with lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs and honey for an deliciously easy paleo-friendly dessert.

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Tart Lemon Triangles

Tart Lemon Triangles
Laurie

A slice of this stunning tart with its rich and tangy lemon custard filling will make a worthy finish to any celebratory meal, such as Easter or Mother's Day. Decorate with powdered sugar, a strawberry fan and some fresh mint. The only problem is — this dessert might just look too good to eat!

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Lemon Curd Tarts

Individual mini tarts made with flaky phyllo pastry are filled with prepared tangy lemon curd for an easy finger-food dessert that's perfect for special occasions. Double or triple the recipe depending on how many people you are serving as these cute tarts will disappear in no time!

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More Inspiration

lemon cheesecake pie with lemon zest on top
Diana71

Lemon lovers are spoiled for choice in our entire collection of lemon dessert recipes. From there, don't forget to check out:

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