Tuga Pops − Sunday, March 30, 2025, 1 Year ago in Dessert Recipes
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Zesty Lemon & Coconut Dream Tart Recipe

This zesty lemon coconut tart recipe makes a creamy Portuguese yogurt dessert. Authentic textures and zesty citrus notes deliver a professional bakery finish.
55 min 8 servings Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time 40 min

This definitive lemon coconut tart recipe produces a silky, citrus-infused custard with a distinct tropical finish. By leveraging the protein structure of a traditional Portuguese yogurt tart, the filling achieves a stable yet melt-in-your-mouth consistency. This easy coconut lemon dessert balances sharp acidity with toasted coconut notes, providing the ideal sensory profile for high-end hosting.


Ingredients

1 sheet store-bought shortcrust pastry or pie crust (approx. 320g / 11.3oz)2 tablespoons shredded coconut (approx. 15g / 0.5oz)1 large lemon (approx. 45ml / 3 tbsp juice)4 large eggs2 plain yogurts, 5oz each (approx. 285g / 10oz total)1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (approx. 350g / 12.3oz)3 tablespoons butter, softened (approx. 42g / 1.5oz)

Equipment:

9-inch tart pan with removable bottomLarge mixing bowlBalloon whisk or electric hand mixerCitrus juicerMeasuring cups and spoonsCooling rack

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Line a tart pan with the pastry and bake for about 15 minutes until slightly cooked, remove and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix the sugar and butter until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs and beat again.
  5. Squeeze in the lemon juice, then add the yogurts and shredded coconut, mixing well.
  6. Pour the mixture into the tart shell and bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, until set.
  7. Let it cool, decorate as desired, and serve.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Novelo de Arte

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
385 kcal
Fat
16 g
Carbs
54 g
Protein
7 g

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