print icon
Print This Recipe

Tart Lemon Triangles

SUBMITTED BY: Melissa   PHOTO BY: Laurie 

"This is a lovely conclusion to an elegant spring dinner! I garnish them with whipped cream, a strawberry fan and a sprig of mint."
Tart Lemon Triangles Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 74 times with an average star rating of 4.5
Read Reviews (67)
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  50 Min

SERVINGS

 (Help)
    
Servings
 

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/8 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  •  
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  •  
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  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.
  3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.
  4. Combine eggs, white sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons flour and mix until smooth; pour mixture over hot crust.
  5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until firm. Let cool completely in baking dish. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into 12 triangles.
ADVERTISEMENT

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by Mallinda 
I like to have something lemon for dessert on Easter, and since I don't do meringue well I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2004 by NOELLER67 
These were just OK. I used egg beaters to reduce the cholesterol, and the filling tasted just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by Laurie 
Overall, I found this recipe to be quite good. It is a perfect blend of sugar and lemon. Not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by PHRAWZTY 
Instead of one large pie, i poured the mixture into a bunch of small torte shells - it turned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2007 by MISSJ79 
This recipe was quick and easy to make. The taste was great, it wasn't so sweet that you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by FARMERGIRL_1998 
These refreshing bars are just delicious and so easy to make. Next time, I may cut back just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by NecROgue 
These were great. I made them for a work event, and everyone loved them, I made twice the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by BRANDINB 
This is great! I made it in an 8x8 glass pan and it turned out perfectly. I cooked mine for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by RUTHIFFER 
These are yummy....especially with a sprinkle of nutmeg in the crust. They are best when they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by Cheryl R 
Quick and delicious. I baked mine in an 8x8 square pan and cut them into 12 servings. MORE

MORE MEMBER REVIEWS

 
ADVERTISEMENT

RELATED PHOTOS FOR THIS RECIPE

POST A PHOTO   

Nutritional Information
Tart Lemon Triangles

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 194

  • Total Fat: 7.1g
  • Cholesterol: 68mg
  • Sodium: 59mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 2.9g

VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION

About: Nutrition Info

Powered by: ESHA Nutrient Database

 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Frequently Asked Questions What's this?