Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Easy Lemon Curd Tartlets, where a buttery, flaky crust meets a tangy homemade lemon curd filling. These bite-sized treats are the perfect blend of sweet and tart, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion—from summer picnics to elegant dinner parties. Impress your guests with their refreshing flavors and beautiful presentation, garnished with fresh berries and mint leaves. Plus, they’re quick to prepare, allowing you more time to enjoy the moment.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, blend flour, chilled butter, powdered sugar, and salt until coarse crumbs form. Add egg yolk and cold water; pulse until dough forms.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles for mini tartlet pans and press into place.
- Prick bottoms with a fork and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden; let cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter until thickened (8-10 minutes). Stir in lemon zest.
- Fill cooled tartlet shells with lemon curd and refrigerate for at least one hour. Garnish with berries and mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg