Lemon Curd Tartlets
These delightful Lemon Curd Tartlets are a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. With their vibrant lemon filling nestled in a buttery shortcrust pastry, these tartlets are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. Crafted with just six simple ingredients, they can be shaped into charming flower designs or kept classic for a sophisticated touch. Whether you’re hosting an afternoon tea, celebrating a special event, or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these tartlets are sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs Ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (each pack weighs 320g)
- 4 medium Lemons (juice and zest)
- 200 g Caster sugar
- 4 medium Eggs (room temperature)
- 50 g Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the shortcrust pastry and cut circles to fit into your tartlet tin.
- Prick the pastry bases with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with baking beans. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and caster sugar until combined. Add lemon juice, zest, and room temperature butter; mix until smooth.
- Fill each pastry case with the lemon curd mixture and bake for another 15 minutes or until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before dusting with icing sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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