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Easy Lemon Curd Tartlets

These Easy Lemon Curd Tartlets feature a buttery crust filled with glossy lemon curd, making for a delightful dessert perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 tartlets
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For the tartlet crust.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (chilled and cubed) Keep butter cold for a flaky crust.
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water Keep water cold for best results.
For the lemon curd
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice Fresh is best for flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
  • Zest of 2 lemons For added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, blend flour, chilled butter, powdered sugar, and salt until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Add egg yolk and cold water; pulse until dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles for mini tartlet pans and press into place.
  6. Prick bottoms with a fork and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden; let cool.
Cooking the Lemon Curd
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter until thickened (8-10 minutes).
  2. Stir in lemon zest.
Assembly
  1. Fill cooled tartlet shells with lemon curd and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  2. Garnish with berries and mint before serving.

Notes

Keep butter and water cold for a tender, flaky crust. For neat tartlets, fill shells when both curd and shells are cool to the touch.