Soy Free Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Tart

Total time3 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

4.7

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Bright, citrusy, and silky smooth, this lemon tart is the kind of dessert that looks like it came from a fancy bakery but comes together with a surprisingly short ingredient list. The crust is built from almond flour, coconut oil, honey, and a pinch of sea salt — pressed into the pan and baked until golden, it has a satisfying nutty crunch that holds up beautifully against the creamy filling. The lemon curd is made entirely on the stovetop with fresh lemon juice, zest, eggs, honey, and coconut oil, so every component is completely whole-food and free from any soy-derived ingredients or additives. Straining the curd before it goes into the shell gives it that impossibly smooth, glossy texture that makes each slice look stunning on the plate. The double bake — crust first, then the filled tart — ensures everything sets up perfectly, and the final chill in the refrigerator takes it from good to genuinely great. It's tart, floral, and just sweet enough, with a richness that feels indulgent without relying on anything processed. Whether you're serving it at a dinner party or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this one is a reliable showstopper.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the crust

2 cups almond flour
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp honey
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For the filling

4 pasteurized large eggs
2 pasteurized large egg yolks
½ cup honey
½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
¼ cup coconut oil
1 pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

1
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.
2
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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