Tart Lemon Triangles Recipe
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Tart Lemon Triangles

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (118)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 194 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2004 by NOELLER67   view full review
These were just OK. I used egg beaters to reduce the cholesterol, and the filling tasted just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by Mallinda   view full review
I like to have something lemon for dessert on Easter, and since I don't do meringue well I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by Laurie   view full review
Overall, I found this recipe to be quite good. It is a perfect blend of sugar and lemon. Not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by PHRAWZTY   view full review
Instead of one large pie, i poured the mixture into a bunch of small torte shells - it turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2007 by MISSJ79   view full review
This recipe was quick and easy to make. The taste was great, it wasn't so sweet that you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by BRANDINB   view full review
This is great! I made it in an 8x8 glass pan and it turned out perfectly. I cooked mine for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by FARMERGIRL_1998   view full review
These refreshing bars are just delicious and so easy to make. Next time, I may cut back just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by Kathleen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So lemony and delicious! I thought the crust was going to be dry because it was before baking,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by NecROgue   view full review
These were great. I made them for a work event, and everyone loved them, I made twice the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by RUTHIFFER   view full review
These are yummy....especially with a sprinkle of nutmeg in the crust. They are best when they...

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