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Citrus Tart Recipe

Citrus Tart on a white plate

Three citrus flavors come together to create a refreshingly creamy dessert. Inspired by Tarte au Citron, the traditional French lemon tart, it has 22% fewer calories* and 82% less sugar* than the full-sugar version. Makes one 9-inch tart (8 servings).

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Serving size: 1 slice

Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

  • Pastry for a single-crust 9-inch pie

  • 1 large lemon, washed, grated zest and juice

  • 1 orange, washed, grated zest and juice

  • 2 lime, washed, grated zest and juice

  • ⅔ cup fat-free evaporated skim milk

  • ⅛ tsp salt

  • 2 tsp cornstarch

  • 2 egg yolks****

  • 2 whole eggs****

  • 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp of zero-calorie Truvia Original Calorie-Free Sweetener Spoonable Jar***

  • 1 tsp of citrus zest medley (created by mixing zest from lemon, orange and lime)

  • Optional: Light whipped topping

***or 10 zero-calorie Truvia Original Calorie-Free Sweetener Packets

Directions

  • 1.

    Preheat oven to 400° F.

  • 2.

    Bake pie crust according to directions approximately 10–12 minutes. Cool on rack.

  • 3.

    Reduce oven temperature to 325° F.

  • 4.

    Grate zest of lemon, orange and lime and combine, to create zest medley.

  • 5.

    Squeeze the juice of each of the fruits. Combine the juices and measure 2⁄3 cup.

  • 6.

    In a small bowl, combine milk, salt and cornstarch; stir.

  • 7.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole eggs, Truvia Original Sweetener and 1 tsp of zest medley.

  • 8.

    Add milk mixture; whisk to blend.

  • 9.

    Add juice mixture; whisk to blend.

  • 10.

    Pour into cooled crust.

  • 11.

    Bake for 25 minutes just until set. Cool on wire rack.

  • 12.

    Refrigerate before serving. Top with light whipped topping if desired.

  • 13.

    Refrigerate leftovers.

*This tart has 170 calories and 3 grams of sugar per serving compared to the full-sugar version which has 420 calories and 220 grams of 17 sugar per serving. See nutritional facts for additional information.

**Erythritol value may vary based on your choice of sweetener.

**** Please remember to wash hands, utensils, equipment, and work surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after they come in contact with raw egg.

Nutrition Per Serving

Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 95mg
Sodium 190mg
Total Carbohydrate 22g
Dietary Fiber < 1g
Total Sugars 3g
Erythritol** 6g
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 4% DV
Calcium 6% DV
Iron 4% DV
Potassium 2% DV
Citrus Tart Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Serving size: 1 slice
Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

  • Pastry for a single-crust 9-inch pie

  • 1 large lemon, washed, grated zest and juice

  • 1 orange, washed, grated zest and juice

  • 2 lime, washed, grated zest and juice

  • ⅔ cup fat-free evaporated skim milk

  • ⅛ tsp salt

  • 2 tsp cornstarch

  • 2 egg yolks****

  • 2 whole eggs****

  • 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp of zero-calorie Truvia Original Calorie-Free Sweetener Spoonable Jar***

  • 1 tsp of citrus zest medley (created by mixing zest from lemon, orange and lime)

  • Optional: Light whipped topping

***or 10 zero-calorie Truvia Original Calorie-Free Sweetener Packets

Directions

  • 1.  

    Preheat oven to 400° F.

  • 2.  

    Bake pie crust according to directions approximately 10–12 minutes. Cool on rack.

  • 3.  

    Reduce oven temperature to 325° F.

  • 4.  

    Grate zest of lemon, orange and lime and combine, to create zest medley.

  • 5.  

    Squeeze the juice of each of the fruits. Combine the juices and measure 2⁄3 cup.

  • 6.  

    In a small bowl, combine milk, salt and cornstarch; stir.

  • 7.  

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole eggs, Truvia Original Sweetener and 1 tsp of zest medley.

  • 8.  

    Add milk mixture; whisk to blend.

  • 9.  

    Add juice mixture; whisk to blend.

  • 10.  

    Pour into cooled crust.

  • 11.  

    Bake for 25 minutes just until set. Cool on wire rack.

  • 12.  

    Refrigerate before serving. Top with light whipped topping if desired.

  • 13.  

    Refrigerate leftovers.
Citrus Tart is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 2.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sumptuous Citrus! Using a gluten free pie crust and these wonderful, healthy ingredients, you can create a crowd pleasing and refreshing desert in as little time as it takes your guests to eat it up. What a terrific discovery--and thanks to Truvia-- it's a sweet treat that treats you well!
Date published: 2014-08-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delicious! Made this for my mother who is not allowed to eat sugar, and she loved it.
Date published: 2013-11-28
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