Lemon Curd Tartlets
Delightful mini desserts featuring a flaky shell filled with vibrant lemon curd, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 tartlets
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for curd)
- 2 large eggs (for curd)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the tartlet dough by mixing butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate the flour until just combined and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and press into tartlet pans.
- Blind bake the shells until golden brown.
- Cool the shells and prepare the lemon curd on low heat.
- Combine eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and stir until thickened.
- Pour the curd into the cooled tart shells and refrigerate to set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free flour. Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
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