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Lemon Tartlets

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Lemon Curd Tartlets are elegant bite-sized pastries with buttery shortcrust shells and silky, tangy lemon curd filling. Perfect for tea parties, gatherings, or an indulgent citrus treat, they balance crisp texture with creamy zestiness.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 18 tartlets
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Tartlet Shells:

250 g all-purpose flour

50 g icing sugar, sifted

1 pinch fine salt

120 g unsalted butter, cold

1 large egg, room temperature

Lemon Curd:

4 egg yolks

100 g caster sugar

125 ml lemon juice (about 3 large lemons)

75 g unsalted butter, room temperature

1 lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine flour, icing sugar, and salt. Add cubed butter and pulse until crumbly.
  2. Beat the egg, then add to mixture. Pulse until dough forms.
  3. Shape into a ball, roll between two sheets of baking paper to 4 mm thickness, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Cut circles slightly larger than muffin pan wells, press into molds, and chill for another 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Prick bases with fork, freeze briefly, then blind-bake with weights for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake another 15 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  6. For lemon curd, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat until slightly thickened (3–5 minutes).
  7. Gradually whisk in butter cubes until smooth. Add lemon zest if desired. Continue cooking until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Fill cooled tart shells with warm lemon curd. Tap gently to remove air bubbles and refrigerate 2–3 hours until set.

Notes

  • Top with whipped cream or meringue for extra flair.
  • Swap lemon with lime or passion fruit for variation.
  • Garnish with fresh berries or edible flowers.
  • Use almond flour in pastry for nutty flavor.
  • Pastry shells can be made ahead and stored separately.

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