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Limoncello Lemon Tart

A modern update to an old-fashioned icebox torte, this Limoncello Lemon Tart is melt-in-your-mouth delicious - with a few fabulous gourmet touches!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Tart
Servings: 12
Calories: 398kcal
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups crushed graham crackers (about 9 graham crackers
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut shredded coconut
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 8 tablespoons melted butter

For the filling:

  • 2 cups heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • finely grated zest from 2 medium size lemons
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Limoncello

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Spray an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with cooking spray (or lightly oil).

For the crust:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, coconut, sugar and melted butter in a medium-size bowl. Stir well until butter is completely incorporated. Transfer mixture into the prepared tart pan. Pat mixture firmly up sides of the pan forming a fairly thick edge. Pat remaining crumbs firmly and evenly across the bottom of the pan.
  • Place tart pan on a sheet pan. Bake crust in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Set crust aside to cool completely before filling.

For the filling:

  • Whip the cream until soft peaks form when you lift the beater. Fold in the condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice and Limoncello.
  • Spread the filling into the pan evenly, swirling the top a bit. Place in the freezer until firm, at least 3-4 hours (can be up to a week).
  • To serve, garnish tart with fresh fruit and edible flowers if desired. Slice and serve directly from the freezer. Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream and more edible flowers or a thin half slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.

Notes

See Café Tips above in post for further instructions, more detailed tips and other baking pan options.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 0.6mg