Description
Delight your taste buds with these exquisite Lemon Curd Tartlets. A buttery crust filled with tangy lemon curd, topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries. These mini treats are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the filling and garnish:
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Fresh berries or mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water until the dough holds together. Divide into 12 portions, press into mini tart pans, and bake until golden.
- Fill the tartlets: Spoon lemon curd into each shell.
- Whip the cream: Whip the cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Top each tartlet with whipped cream and garnish with berries or mint.
- Chill: Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the whipped cream.
- Tartlet shells can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
