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Lemon Curd Tartlets

Lemon Curd Tartlets

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Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Curd Tartlets, a perfect blend of buttery shortcrust pastry and creamy lemon curd. These mini desserts offer a refreshing burst of citrus flavor, making them an ideal choice for afternoon tea or special occasions. Their elegant appearance and balanced sweetness make them a crowd-pleaser, while their simplicity ensures you can whip them up in no time. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or enjoy a light treat at home, these tartlets are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 tartlets 1x

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 Lemon Juice (about 3 large lemons)
  • 75g Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Shortcrust Pastry: Mix flour, icing sugar, and salt. Rub in cold butter until crumbly. Combine with egg to form dough; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll Out Dough: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the chilled dough and cut into circles to fit tartlet tins.
  3. Bake Shells: Prick pastry shells with a fork, add weights, and bake for about 15 minutes until golden.
  4. Make Lemon Curd: Whisk egg yolks, caster sugar, lemon juice, and zest over low heat until thickened; stir in butter until smooth.
  5. Assemble Tartlets: Pour lemon curd into cooled pastry shells and let cool completely before serving.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Various

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tartlet (45g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg