Lemon Tart Recipe - EntertainingCouple.com

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chilled vegetable shortening (Crisco)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
• 1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Whipping cream (optional)