Description
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Lemon Curd Tartlets. A buttery crust holds a zesty lemon curd filling, topped with fresh berries for a burst of flavor. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
For the Filling:
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
For Garnish:
- Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, pulse flour and powdered sugar. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and cold water until dough forms. Chill, roll, and form into tartlet pans.
- Bake the Crust: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Fill and Chill: Fill tartlet shells with lemon curd. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with berries and powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can use pre-made tart shells for convenience.
- For variation, top with whipped cream.
- Tartlets can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Assembly
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
