Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Curd Tartlets, where a flaky shortcrust pastry meets a vibrant, tangy lemon curd filling. These mini pastries are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to festive celebrations. With just six simple ingredients, they are not only easy to make but also visually appealing with their charming flower designs. The refreshing citrus flavor is sure to impress your guests and brighten up your dessert table. Enjoy these tartlets as a sweet treat or gift them to friends and family—either way, they’re bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (each 320g)
- 4 medium lemons (juice and zest)
- 200g caster sugar
- 4 medium eggs (room temperature)
- 50g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface until thin.
- Cut circles to fit into tartlet tins and press into place; prick the bases with a fork.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and butter over low heat until melted.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl, then gradually mix into the saucepan while stirring continuously.
- Cook until thickened (about 5-7 minutes), then spoon the lemon curd filling into cooled pastry cases.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving and dust with icing sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 57mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 64mg