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Cedele retains the top spot for making the most perfect lemon tart I’ve ever tasted in Hong Kong! The lemon curd has an extremely smooth and soft texture, while having a spot-on balanced taste between sweet and sour. The tart crust also tastes good, though is a tad stiff and hard. On return visits, the lemon tart still tastes amazing, though the presentation has sometimes been subpar.
How much: $45 per tart
Cedele, Causeway Bay, Central, Kowloon, Sheung Wan, Tsim Sha Tsui, (click here for more information)
Barista Jam was featured in my 4 Best Cappuccinos in Hong Kong post, clearly for making great coffee! Their lemon tart is also surprisingly delicious. The tart crust has a shortbread taste and crumbly texture; it’s less delicate and a little “rough round the edges”. The curd has a great balanced taste with a little more sourness to it and a pretty smooth texture.
How much: $37 per tart
Barista Jam, 126-128 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, (+852) 2854 2211
Read more! Bring the quest home and try lolleroll's recipe for the perfect homemade lemon tart.
This home-style Italian restaurant does not actually produce any lemon tarts, but their lemon cheesecake is so good that I had to feature it here too. The lemon taste perfectly complements the light and creamy cheese taste, while the overall texture is extremely smooth and soft. All lemon tart-lovers will be sure to love this dessert too.
How much: $158 per slice
Carbone, 9/F, LKF tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, (+852) 2593 2593
Morton’s Steakhouse’s key lime pie exemplifies good old fashioned food. They serve a huge slice of this lime tart which can definitely feed at least four people after a steak meal. The texture of the pie is very smooth and the lime taste very refreshing. And of course, their steaks are one of my favourites too!
How much: $90 per slice
Morton’s The Steakhouse, 4/F, The Sheraton Hotel, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, (+852) 2732 2343
After sampling three of their desserts during my brunch here and another two during a separate dinner, I confidently conclude that Blue Butchers know how to do desserts right! The lemon curd crumble is among my favourites. It’s essentially a lemon tart in a pot and would definitely do a good job of satisfying a lemon tart craving. The lemon curd is quite sour, although there’s a lot of crumble and burnt cream to cancel that out.
How much: $95 per pot (also available as part of the four-course lunch menu special, for $195)
Blue Butcher, 108 Hollywood road, Central, (+852) 2613 9286
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