Sweet and Simple Lemon Tart

Ingredients

• One 9-inch pre-made tart shell
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Whipped cream for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
4. Stir in egg mixture into sugar mixture.
5. Stir in melted butter.
6. Pour mixture into pre-made tart shell.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until tart is golden brown and set.
8. Cool before serving, garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Lemon tart is a classic French dessert.
• Lemon tart is often served with ice cream or whipped cream.
• Lemon tart is easy to make and requires few ingredients.