
Bright, tangy, and silky smooth, this lemon tart delivers serious patisserie energy using nothing but wholesome, grain-free ingredients. The crust comes together with almond flour, coconut oil, honey, and a pinch of sea salt — pressed into the pan and baked until the edges turn a gorgeous golden brown. The filling is a proper lemon curd made from scratch: fresh-squeezed juice, zest, eggs, honey, and coconut oil cooked low and slow until thick and glossy, then strained for that perfectly smooth, restaurant-worthy texture. Because every component is built from simple, identifiable ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden tree nut derivatives or worry about cross-contact from mixed-nut products. The whole thing gets a final bake to set the curd, then chills in the fridge until sliceable and cold — which honestly makes it an ideal make-ahead dessert for entertaining. The result is a tart that's bracingly citrusy, naturally sweetened, and rich without feeling heavy, proof that skipping grains and refined sugar doesn't mean skipping indulgence.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with a small amount of coconut oil.
In a medium bowl, stir together the almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey, and salt until the mixture resembles damp, clumping sand. Press it evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the prepared tart pan, using the flat bottom of a measuring cup to compact it into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick.
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