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Meyer Lemon Curd Tart (Gluten-Free)

Published: Apr 10, 2021 · Modified: May 14, 2021 by Colleen 28 Comments

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This Meyer Lemon Curd Tart is so incredibly delicious, that it gets raves from everyone, whether they eat gluten or not. It's a perfect spring dessert!

A Lemon Curd Tart on a table beside two lemons.
Myer Lemon Curd Tart
Jump to:
  • Meyer Lemons vs Regular Lemons
  • Why This Recipe Works
  • Here's What You'll Need:
  • How to Make It: Step By Step
  • Expert Tips for a Perfect Lemon Tart
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Loving Lemons? Try These:
  • Recipe
  • Comments

Meyer Lemons vs Regular Lemons

You can follow this recipe exactly, using regular lemons if you can't find Meyer lemons, which usually make their appearance in early spring. But if you can, try to use Meyer lemons for this lemon tart.

There are differences between the two lemon varieties. First, regular lemons are bright yellow, football-shaped, with thick, textured skin. Meyer lemons are smaller, rounder, deeper yellow to orange, and have thinner and smoother skin. Second, Regular lemons are more acidic than Meyer lemons, which means Meyer lemons are sweeter. And finally, Meyer lemons have a lovely floral and orange scent and flavour.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe uses a tender and delicious press-in crust made with almond flour and olive oil. This may sound like an odd combo, but it works beautifully with the lemon filling, and it means that this is a gluten-free lemon tart.

The Meyer lemon curd filling for this tart is silky smooth and creamy and has very little acid, just a lot of sunny, lemony flavour.

Here's What You'll Need:

Tart Shell:

Ingredients for the tart shell in glass bowls on a wooden board.
Ingredients for the Tart Shell
  • Almond Flour Almond Flour is simply ground almonds. It's slightly different from almond meal, because it's made from peeled almonds and is a finer grind, while almond meal is ground almonds with their skins and is not as finely ground.
  • Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil gives this tart shell its signature Mediterranean essence.
  • Honey Liquid honey adds just the right touch of sweetness to this press-in pie crust.

Filling:

Ingredients to make meyer lemon curd filling in glass bowls on a wooden board.
  • Myer Lemons You will need about 6 Myer Lemons to get one cup of juice as well as the zest from one of them.
  • Eggs Make sure you have a lot of eggs, because you're going to need six!
  • Butter Use real butter, and make sure that it's cold. Melting the cold butter into the hot curd is what gives it that classic, creamy richness.

How to Make It: Step By Step

For the Tart Shell

Steps for making the tart shell.
  1. Combine all of the crust ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Mix well to form a crumbly dough.
  3. Press the dough evenly on to the sides and bottom of a 9 inch tart pan.
  4. Bake the crust until brown.

For the Filling

steps for making the lemon curd filling.
  1. Combine all Filling Ingredients except the butter in a medium saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until the mixture thickens.
  3. Pour the hot lemon curd into a food processor or blender and add the butter one cube at a time, processing between additions.
  4. Pour the lemon curd into the cooled tart shell, smoothing with a spatula.
A lemon tart and two lemons on a wooden table.

Expert Tips for a Perfect Lemon Tart

Keep your eye on the tart shell while it's baking. If it bubbles, very gently poke the bubble with a fork to release the steam.

Be careful not to boil the curd, simply heat it until it thickens, which should happen well before the boiling point.

If you use a blender to incorporate the butter into the filling, make sure that it has a vented lid in order to prevent steam build up and the filling erupting.

Don't skip the chilling time. It's important to allow the filling to set so that it slices perfectly. Refrigerate the tart overnight for best results.

Recipe FAQs

Why did my lemon curd separate?

Your curd can separate if you cook it at too high a temperature or let it boil. The cooking process requires patience, cooking slowly on medium heat while stirring.

Can I fix separated curd?

If you do get some lumps, you can try putting the lemon mixture in the blender and it may come together.

How do I know when the curd is thickened enough?

At 180°, the curd will be cooked and will continue to thicken when you add the butter and while it cools. Another way to tell is to coat the back of a spoon, then run your finger through it. It should leave a clear trail.

Can I freeze this tart?

You can freeze the baked tart shell and the cooked filling separately. Make sure both are cooled completely first) After thawing you can assemble the tart.

How long does this lemon tart keep in the fridge?

Because the filling contains eggs, It's best to use this tart within 3-4 days.

A lemon tart on a cake stand with a slice removed.

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Recipe

Top down photo of a Meyer lemon curd tart and two lemons.

Meyer Lemon Curd Tart

A delicious gluten free almond tart shell is filled with luscious, creamy Meyer Lemon Curd for a simple, but impressive dessert.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Easter, Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
chilling time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 503kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

Tart Shell

  • 2 cups almond flour firmly packed
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Meyer Lemon Curd Filling

  • 1 cup Meyer lemon juice freshly squeezed (4-6 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest from one lemon
  • 6 eggs large
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 cup butter cold, and cut into 1" cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Tart Shell

  • Preheat oven to 350° Lightly oil a 9-inch tart shell with removable bottom.
  • In a bowl, combine all of the crust ingredients well to form a crumbly dough.
  • Press the dough evenly over the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. 
  • Bake the shell in the center of the oven 10 to 15 minutes until brown. (The crust will be fairly dark brown).
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely

Meyer Lemon Curd Filling

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, salt, and sugar
  • Over medium heat, cook, whisking, about 10 minutes, or until temperature reaches 180° and mixture is thickened. 
  • Pour the hot mixture into the bowl of a food processor or a blender with a vented lid. 
  • Process or blend while adding the butter cubes piece by piece, making sure each piece is incorporated before adding the next. 
  • When all of the butter is incorporated, add the lemon zest.
  • Pour the lemon curd into the cooled tart shell, using a spatula to smooth it.
  • Refrigerate the tart overnight, or at least 8 hours.

Notes

Watch your tart shell carefully once it's been in the oven for 10 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, and the tart shell can easily burn or become too dark.
Use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature of your lemon curd while it cooks.
Be careful not to boil the curd, simply heat it until it thickens, which should happen well before the boiling point.
If you use a blender to incorporate the butter into the filling, make sure that it has a vented lid in order to prevent steam build up and the filling erupting.
Don't skip the chilling time. It's important to allow the filling to set so that it slices perfectly. Refrigerate the tart overnight for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 9.4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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Comments

  1. Susan

    January 09, 2021 at 7:19 am

    How much salt is needed for the filling, it’s missing from the ingredient list.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      January 09, 2021 at 7:45 am

      Hi Susan, thanks so much for letting me know about this error, which I have corrected! 1/4 tsp of salt for the filling. Cheers!

      Reply
  2. Bea

    May 05, 2019 at 5:31 pm

    I am so thrilled I found this recipe today. I've got 2 bags of Meyer lemons I needed to use. This tasted so delicious! I candied a few lemons and laid a few on top for decoration. Thanks so much for this brilliant recipe I love it .

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 06, 2019 at 7:11 am

      Bea, I'm just as thrilled that you loved this recipe! The candied lemons sound like a perfect decoration, too. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  3. Terri

    April 22, 2019 at 6:35 am

    I really need to try Meyer lemons! I don't recall ever seeing them in the grocery store, though. Maybe I need to check a farmers market this spring/summer. This tart looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 24, 2019 at 9:10 am

      Hi Terri! I hope you can find some, but if not, regular lemons work for this tart, too.

      Reply
  4. Kristen

    April 19, 2019 at 8:51 am

    You had me at lemon....I love lemon anything and Meyer lemons are such a fun twist on a regular lemon recipe. I love their soft aromatics.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 19, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Hi Kristen, I agree! I love anything lemon also, but Meyer lemons are special.

      Reply
  5. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

    April 19, 2019 at 6:27 am

    The lemon curd filling in this tart looks so smooth and creamy. I love meyer lemons in baking, but the window for getting them around here is so small, I usually luck into one bag and that's it for the season. I'd love to be able to find some so I could make this dessert for Easter!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 19, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      Hi Leanne, I hope you can find some Meyer Lemons, but if not, regular lemons will work too. Enjoy, and Happy Easter!

      Reply
  6. Jo Vanderwolf

    April 18, 2019 at 11:01 am

    I have gluten free guests for Easter dinner this weekend so I think I need to add this to the menu! It's so beautiful and I can only imagine how lovely it tastes! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 19, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      Hi Jo. All of your guests will love this tart, gluten fee or not. Enjoy and Happy Easter!

      Reply
  7. Marisa

    April 17, 2019 at 8:35 am

    I too love lemon desserts and this would grace any Easter holiday table quite beautifully!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 19, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Marisa, I think it will disappear from your holiday table quickly! Happy Easter!

      Reply
  8. Mayssam

    April 16, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Is there anything more tasty than a lemon tart? Such a classic and the Meyer lemon version is even more delicious! Looks super luscious and perfect for spring!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 16, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      Hey Mayssam, I so agree, there is nothing more tasty than a lemon tart, and Meyer lemons are the best.

      Reply
  9. Rosa

    April 16, 2019 at 4:25 am

    Well this looks just perfect! I love lemony desserts and this one looks just right for spring!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 16, 2019 at 5:50 am

      Hi Rosa! This lemony tart is a perfect spring dessert and I know you'll love it!

      Reply
  10. Danielle Wolter

    April 16, 2019 at 3:44 am

    meyer lemons are one of my favorite things ever! i'm lucky that my boyfriends parents have a tree, so I get tons of them every year. I freezer the juice and the zest to use for months 🙂 perfect for this tart - a lemon tart is one of those just delicious things in the world.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 16, 2019 at 5:49 am

      Danielle, how lucky are you to have access to a lemon tree? And so great to be able to freeze the juice and zest! Enjoy.

      Reply
  11. Jacqueline Debono

    April 16, 2019 at 2:58 am

    This is a beautiful lemon curd tart! I also think lemon is a great flavour for Easter desserts! I don't think we have Meyer lemons here in Italy, but we have wonderful sweet lemons from Amalfi and Sorrento! I could make this tart with those!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 16, 2019 at 5:47 am

      Jacqueline, yes! Any lemons would work for you to make this tart.

      Reply
  12. Nathan

    April 16, 2019 at 2:39 am

    This looks fantastic! I can't get enough of lemon curd! Really need try out this recipe!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 16, 2019 at 5:46 am

      Nathan, I feel the same way about lemon curd. You really do need to make this!

      Reply
  13. Michelle

    April 15, 2019 at 11:29 pm

    I love lemon tart and this one looks amazing. Great tips too for making the perfect lemon tart, I don't think even I could fail making this, thanks for this 🙂

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 16, 2019 at 5:44 am

      Hi Michelle, You are welcome. It's pretty fail proof, you can do it!

      Reply
  14. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    April 10, 2019 at 8:34 am

    Ok, so this is the best thing I've seen all day! Love lemon anything and this tart looks nothing less than AMAZING!! Wish I could grab a slice (actually the whole thing) right from my screen!!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 11, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      Dawn, thanks so much. This really is an amazing tart. I brought it to a gathering, it was a hit, and now I need one to eat by myself, haha.

      Reply

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