Lemon Curd Tartlets
Lemon Curd Tartlets are the perfect bite-sized dessert that combines a buttery shortcrust pastry with a luscious, zesty lemon curd filling. Ideal for any occasion, from afternoon teas to elegant dinner parties, these mini treats not only offer a delightful burst of citrus flavor but also add a touch of sophistication to your dessert table. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can impress their guests with this refreshing and satisfying treat. Customize them with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra flair, and watch as they disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 250g All-Purpose Flour
- 50g Icing Sugar
- 120g Unsalted Butter (cold)
- 1 large Egg
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 100g Caster Sugar
- 125ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 75g Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry by combining flour, icing sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Mix in the egg until combined. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 3mm thick and cut circles to fit tartlet tins. Press into the tins and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes.
- For the lemon curd, whisk egg yolks, caster sugar, lemon juice, and zest over low heat until thickened (about 10 minutes). Stir in room temperature butter until smooth.
- Fill cooled tartlet shells with lemon curd and chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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