Mini Lemon Blueberry Tarts
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Mini Lemon Blueberry Tarts
Description
These Mini Lemon Blueberry Tarts consist of flaky phyllo dough shells filled with a smooth mixture of whole milk ricotta, eggs, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Baking the tarts until the filling is set and the shells achieve a delicate golden color ensures a creamy interior and crisp exterior. The fresh blueberries add bursts of juicy sweetness, while optional pomegranate seeds provide a bright garnish. These tarts are ideal for serving as light desserts or at afternoon tea. They are best enjoyed the day they are made to preserve the crispness of the phyllo shells, though leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to two days. The recipe yields 24 mini tarts, suitable for serving six people allowing four tarts each as finger desserts.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 3 egg large
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon from 1 large or 2 small lemons, freshly grated, zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- 24 phyllo dough mini shells
- 1 cup blueberries
- pomegranate seeds as garnish (optional, about a handful
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F Degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together ricotta cheese with eggs, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Place the phylo cups on the prepared pan and fill each cup with 1 tablespoon filling.
- Bake them until the filling is warm and the shells turn lightly golden brown, about 14-15 minutes.
- Allow them to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with blueberries and pomegranate seeds (if using) and serve.
Notes
- This recipe produces 24 mini tarts, with a typical serving size of 4 per person, ideal for about 6 servings.
- Due to their delicate phyllo shells, it is best to serve these tarts fresh on the day they are made for optimal texture.
- Leftover tarts can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days without compromising flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24mini tarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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