Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Curd Tartlets, where sweet and tangy flavors come together in a charming dessert. Perfect for any occasion, these mini lemon tarts feature a buttery shortcrust pastry enveloping a velvety lemon curd filling that will leave your guests raving. Whether you’re serving them at a lavish garden party or enjoying a serene afternoon tea, these tartlets are not just pleasing to the eye but also incredibly easy to make. Top with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 50g icing sugar
- 120g cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 100g caster sugar
- 125ml fresh lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend flour, icing sugar, and salt; add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Mix in egg until combined. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to 3mm thick. Line tartlet pans and trim excess dough; chill again for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake lined shells with weights for 15 minutes, remove weights, then bake until golden (5-10 minutes). Cool completely.
- Whisk together egg yolks and caster sugar; stir in lemon juice and zest. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then mix in the egg mixture until thickened.
- Pour lemon curd into cooled shells and chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg