This delicious toddler recipe for Tarte au Citron is a quick and easy treat that kids are sure to love! A classic French dessert, this sweet and tangy tart is made with a rich buttery base, filled with a fresh lemon custard, and topped with fresh meringue. Plus, with only 15 minutes of prep, it’s a great way to keep the little ones busy in the kitchen. Kids in Australia will enjoy this sweet treat, and parents will love its simple and healthy ingredients.

General Information

Servings: 4 portions Calories: 388.22 Protein: 6.35g Carbs: 45.09g Fats: 19.55g Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 400g plain flour
• 200g butter
• 100g cream cheese
• 4 large lemons
• 2 eggs
• 200g caster sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius.

2. In a medium size bowl add the flour and butter and mix together with your hands until it forms a dough like texture.

3. Line a tart tin with the flour and butter mixture and press down with your fingers to spread it evenly.

4. In another bowl mix together the cream cheese the zest of the lemons the lemon juice the eggs and the sugar until a smooth consistency is achieved.

5. Pour the filling into the tart tin and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

6. Once cooked let it cool and serve with a good helping of passionfruit ice cream or whipped cream.

Recommended Sides

• Passionfruit Ice Cream
• Whipped Cream

A dad joke to top it off: Q: What did the lemon tart say to the flan? A: Let’s crust friends!