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Lemon Curd Tartlets

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
Delight in these tangy and sweet lemon curd tartlets, perfect for a sophisticated dessert or afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 250 g All-Purpose / Plain Flour
  • 50 g Icing Sugar (sifted)
  • 1 pinch Fine Salt
  • 120 g Unsalted Butter (cold)
  • 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
  • 4 Egg Yolks Egg Yolks
  • 100 g Caster Sugar (or fine white granulated sugar)
  • 125 ml Lemon Juice (about 3 large lemons)
  • 75 g Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 lemon Lemon Zest (optional)

Instructions 

  • Prepare the tart crust by mixing flour, icing sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Add egg and mix until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough and cut into small tartlet shells. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes until golden. Let cool.
  • In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in room temperature butter until smooth. Pour lemon curd into cooled tart shells.
  • Chill the tartlets for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter and fresh lemons.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Lemon