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Lemon Tarts
A deliciously creamy, citrusy custard filling sits perfectly inside the cutest little shells in these easy Mini Lemon Tarts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 33 mins
Servings: 9 tarts
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice approximately 1 1/2 small lemons
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest approximately 1 lemon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pinch salt
- 1 teapoon vanilla extract
- 9 mini tart shells or pastry shells these can be frozen, made from scratch or even a shelf stable premade phyllo dough shell
Instructions
- Juice and zest lemon and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk on medium heat for 1 minute or until there is no grain to the mixture.
- Add the lemon juice and cook for another minute whisking to combine.
- Next, add the lemon zest and using a silicone spatula stir the mixture until thickened on low heat for 10 minutes. Be sure to continue stirring to keep the smooth velvety texture.
- After the mixture has thickened remove it from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until combined and silky in texture. Allow the lemon curd filling to cool.
- IF USING FROZEN TART SHELLS: While the lemon curd is cooling, bake pastry shells according to package directions and allow them to cool on a cooling rack.
- Fill cooled tart shells using a medium cookie scoop or with about a tablespoon and a half of the lemon curd filling.
- Serve at room temperature if you are in a rush but for best results chill them for at least one hour and enjoy! Garnish with berries and a dusting of powdered sugar or whipped cream.
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Notes
- Storage: This recipe is best eaten the day it is made but can be kept refrigerated without garnishes for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- This recipe is best eaten the day it is made but can be kept refrigerated without garnishes for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
378IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9tarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.