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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!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon Tart
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 398 kcal
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

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

For the crust:

  1. 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.

  2. 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:

  1. Whip the cream until soft peaks form when you lift the beater. Fold in the condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice and Limoncello.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.

Recipe Notes

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

Nutrition Facts
Limoncello Lemon Tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 202mg9%
Potassium 188mg5%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 905IU18%
Vitamin C 3.1mg4%
Calcium 130mg13%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.