No-Bake Lavender Lemon Tart
This no-bake lavender lemon tart celebrates the essence of summer with its refreshing citrus flavor and floral notes. It's an easy recipe that requires minimal ingredients yet delivers impressive results. Perfect for a dinner party or a casual afternoon treat, this dessert pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 200 g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100 g unsalted butter, melted
- 250 g mascarpone cheese
- 100 g cream cheese
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon culinary lavender, finely chopped
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed digestive biscuits and melted butter. Mix until the texture is similar to wet sand.
- Press the biscuit mixture firmly into the base of a 9-inch tart pan, ensuring an even layer. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, beat together the mascarpone, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and culinary lavender until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheese mixture onto the chilled biscuit base. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up before serving.