
Bright, citrusy, and silky smooth, this lemon tart delivers serious dessert energy with nothing but clean, whole-food ingredients. The crust comes together from almond flour, coconut oil, honey, and a pinch of sea salt — no fillers, no additives, just a golden, nutty base that holds its shape beautifully. The filling is a from-scratch lemon curd built with fresh-squeezed juice, real lemon zest, eggs, and honey, so you know exactly what's going into every single bite. That matters a lot when store-bought lemon desserts and packaged curds often sneak in flavor enhancers or preservatives that have no business being there. Cooking the curd low and slow while whisking constantly gives you that perfectly thick, glossy texture, and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve makes the final result impossibly smooth. A short bake sets the filling just enough while keeping that signature gentle wobble in the center, and a couple of hours in the fridge brings everything together into clean, bright slices. It's the kind of tart that looks like it came from a bakery but tastes even better because you made it yourself.
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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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