Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Curd Tartlets, a perfect blend of buttery shortcrust pastry and zesty lemon curd. These mini tarts are not only visually appealing but also bursting with refreshing flavor, making them ideal for any occasion—from elegant afternoon teas to festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, they require simple ingredients and techniques, ensuring that even novice bakers can impress their guests. Serve them plain or elevate with a dollop of whipped cream for added decadence. Enjoy these charming treats that combine sweet and tangy notes in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g All-Purpose Flour
- 50g Icing Sugar
- 120g Unsalted Butter (cold)
- 1 large Egg
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 100g Caster Sugar
- 125ml Lemon Juice
- 75g Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare the shortcrust pastry by mixing flour, icing sugar, and salt in a bowl. Rub in cold butter until crumbly, then add the egg and mix until combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut circles to fit tartlet tins. Press into the tins and prick with a fork.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- For the lemon curd filling, whisk egg yolks, caster sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened. Stir in room-temperature butter until melted.
- Fill cooled tart shells with lemon curd and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg