Description
These Lemon Curd Tartlets are delightful mini desserts featuring a buttery, crisp tart shell filled with tangy and sweet lemon curd. Perfectly sized for bites, they are garnished with whipped cream or fresh berries to add a touch of elegance. Ideal for spring gatherings or light, refreshing treats, these French-inspired tartlets combine simplicity with vibrant citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Shell Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
Filling and Garnish
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream or fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the tart dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and pulse again to combine. Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough just comes together without being sticky.
- Shape and bake the tart shells: Divide the dough evenly among a 12-cup mini tart pan or muffin tin, pressing it firmly into the bottoms and up the sides to form shells. Prick the bottoms of each shell with a fork to prevent puffing during baking. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the edges and bottoms turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Fill the tartlets: Once the tart shells are completely cooled, spoon about 1 tablespoon of lemon curd into each shell, filling them evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, top the filled tartlets with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries for added flavor and presentation. Refrigerate them until ready to serve to keep them fresh and chilled.
Notes
- The tart shells can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container to save time.
- For convenience, pre-made mini tart shells are a great shortcut without sacrificing taste.
- Homemade lemon curd provides the best bright and fresh flavor, but good-quality store-bought lemon curd also works well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
