Mini Lemon Tarts
Mini Lemon Tarts are delightful bite-sized desserts with a buttery crust and tangy lemon curd filling, perfect for parties or afternoon tea.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons ice water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough begins to come together.
- Press dough into mini tart pans or a mini muffin tin. Prick bottoms with a fork and chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake crusts for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until mixture thickens, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth.
- Let the lemon curd cool slightly, then spoon into cooled tart shells.
- Chill tarts for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can make the lemon curd ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Top with fresh berries or whipped cream for extra flair.
- Use store-bought tart shells to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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