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Lemon Tassies

Adorably bite-sized Lemon Tassies are bursting with fresh and tangy citrus flavor and are simple and easy to make - perfect for entertaining!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 tassies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (6.75 ounces) all-purpose flour*
  • 2 tablespoons extra fine granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For the filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup extra fine granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

For the crust:
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  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the crust ingredients. Pulse until the mixture forms a ball.
  2. Lightly spray a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Shape the dough into 2-teaspoon sized balls. Press each ball down into the centers and up the sides of each cavity. A tamper or shot glass makes easy work of this, but your hands will also do the job just fine. Cover and chill for 1 hour, or until the dough is firm.
For the filling:
  1. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Bake the crusts until lightly browned all over and golden at the edges, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  3. For the filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat all of the filling ingredients until completely smooth. Use a scoop to divide the batter among the cooled crusts.
  4. Bake at 350°F until the filling is set, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer muffin pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Lemon Tassies may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.