Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Easy Lemon Curd Tartlets, a perfect union of a buttery, flaky crust and a zesty homemade lemon curd filling. These bite-sized treats offer a refreshing blend of sweet and tart flavors that are bound to impress at any gathering or special occasion.
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 (for lemon curd)
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour, chilled butter, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor; pulse until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and cold water; pulse until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick, shape into mini tartlet pans, prick bottoms with a fork, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- For the lemon curd, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 8-10 minutes). Stir in zest.
- Fill cooled tartlet shells with lemon curd and chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg