Description
Lemon Curd Tartlets are a delightful dessert that beautifully combines the tartness of fresh lemons with a creamy filling, all nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. These mini treats are visually stunning with their sunny yellow hue and bursting with flavor that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, from summer gatherings to cozy nights at home, they are sure to impress guests and elevate your dessert table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, even novice bakers can create these scrumptious tartlets. Top them off with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible finishing touch.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Press the dough into mini tart pans; prick the bottoms with a fork.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown; allow to cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until thickened.
- Pour warm lemon curd into cooled tartlet shells; chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (50g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 62mg