Description
Lemon Curd Tartlets are a refreshing dessert that combines a buttery pastry shell with a smooth and tangy lemon curd filling. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized delights offer a burst of citrus flavor that perfectly balances sweetness and zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest from 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add ice water until dough forms; chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut circles to fit tartlet pans.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest over medium heat until thickened (8-10 minutes).
- Fill cooled tart shells with lemon curd and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg