Description
A Matcha Tarte au Citron is essentially a classic French lemon tart that has been infused with high-quality green tea powder. The foundation of the dessert is a Pâte Sucrée, which is a sweet, crisp shortcrust pastry that provides a sturdy yet meltingly tender base. The filling is a smooth lemon custard made with fresh lemon juice, eggs, and cream, but with the vital addition of matcha powder.
Ingredients
Sweet Tart Crust (Pâte Sucrée)
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
1 egg yolk
1–2 tbsp cold water
Pinch of salt
Matcha Lemon Filling
¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
Zest of 2 lemons
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1½–2 tsp culinary-grade matcha powder
Pinch of salt
Optional Garnish
Matcha powder for dusting
Candied lemon peel
White chocolate shards
Fresh berries
Instructions
1. Make the Tart Crust
In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Mix in egg yolk and cold water just until dough comes together.
Form into a disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
Roll out and press into a 9-inch tart pan.
Chill again 15 minutes.
Blind bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes with weights, then 5–8 minutes uncovered until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Matcha Lemon Filling
Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
Whisk sugar, eggs, lemon juice, zest, and salt until smooth.
Whisk matcha with cream until fully dissolved (no lumps).
Combine matcha cream with lemon mixture.
Stir in melted butter.
3. Bake the Tart
Pour filling into warm tart shell.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until just set with a slight wobble in the center.
Cool completely, then refrigerate 2–3 hours before serving.
Notes
This Matcha Tarte au Citron combines the earthy flavor of matcha with zesty lemon for a refined dessert. For extra elegance, dust with powdered sugar or garnish with candied lemon peel, and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30minutes
- Cook Time: 35minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1slice
- Calories: 320kcal
Keywords: Green tea lemon tart recipe, French matcha citrus tart, bakery style matcha lemon dessert, Japanese infused lemon tart, matcha pate sucree tart.