Tart Lemon Triangles

Tart Lemon Triangles

This is a lovely conclusion to an elegant spring dinner! I garnish them with whipped cream, a strawberry fan and a sprig of mint.

Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3/8 cup butter
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Process butter, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 cup flour in food processor 10 seconds, or blend with pastry blender. Pat dough evenly into 9 inch round pie plate.

Step 3
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Step 4
Combine eggs, white sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons flour and mix until smooth; pour mixture over hot crust.

Step 5
Bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until firm. Let cool completely in baking dish. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into 12 triangles.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291
Calories
11g
Fat
46g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat6g 31%
Cholesterol93mg 31%
Sodium88mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate46g 17%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars31g
Protein4g
Vitamin C5mg 23%
Calcium17mg 1%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium59mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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