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Lemon Tartlet Recipe and How to Make Fresh Lemon Curd
Here is a super easy recipe to make fresh lemon curd step by step for some really tasty lemon tartlets. You can fill some store-bought shortbread crusts, top off with some whipped cream for an elegant dessert in a flash.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 package shortbread tartlet shells
For the filling:
- 2 eggs large
- ½ cup sugar superfine
- 3 ½ oz unsalted butter cubed
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed, about 2 lemons.
Whipped cream topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
Instructions
- Place a saucepan with water and bring it to a simmer over the stove. You can also use a double boiler if you own one.
- Place beaten eggs in a glass bowl, or double boiler bowl and slowly whisk in the sugar. Slowly add the lemon juice and the cubed butter.
- Place bowl over saucepan.
- Whisk constantly to combine all the ingredients well as the butter melts over the saucepan.
- Continue to stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
- When mixture is thick, remove from heat and allow chill in the refrigerator.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 Tbsp. confectioner's sugar until you have stiff peaks.
- Place lemon curd in a piping bag and pipe onto tartlets. Place the whipped cream in a piping bag and pipe over the curd.
- Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I make the lemon tartlets ahead of time? Yes, you can make the lemon curd 1-2 days in advance and keep it chilled in the refrigerator. I would make the whipped cream up fresh before piping. Construct the tartlets before serving.
- Can I freeze the lemon tartlets? Yes, I actually like to freeze them in a large air-tight container. Place them inside in a single layer as you don't want to crush the nice whipped cream piping. Take then out to thaw about 10 minutes before serving. These will keep nicely in the freezer for about 1 month. I sometimes pop them in my mouth still slightly frozen. So good!
- How long can I store the lemon tartlets in the refrigerator? You can store these in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. After two days the whipped cream will get a bit soft so if you want to keep them longer freeze them as described above.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
540IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.