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Lemon Curd Tartlets

Lemon Curd Tartlets

Buttery mini tart shells filled with silky, bright lemon curd. A cheerful bite-sized dessert for any celebration.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 cup all-purpose flour for crust
  • 0.33 cup powdered sugar for crust
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt for crust
  • 9 tbsp unsalted butter, cold cut into small cubes, for crust
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for crust
  • 1.5 tbsp ice water add just enough to bring dough together
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar for lemon curd
  • 2 tsp lemon zest finely grated, for lemon curd
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice for lemon curd
  • 5 tbsp egg yolks about 5 yolks; for lemon curd
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces, for lemon curd
  • 1.5 tsp cornstarch optional, for thicker curd
  • 0.125 tsp fine sea salt for lemon curd
  • 0.5 cup fresh berries for garnish
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
  • 0.5 cup whipped cream optional topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until sandy.
  • Stir in vanilla and just enough ice water to form a soft dough.
  • Press dough into cups, pushing up the sides evenly.
  • Chill pan 15 minutes to help prevent shrinkage.
  • Bake shells 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool in the pan.
  • Whisk sugar, lemon zest, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
  • Whisk in lemon juice and egg yolks until smooth and fully combined.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter until silky and glossy.
  • Spoon warm curd into cooled shells and smooth the tops.
  • Chill 1 hour to set. Garnish with berries, whipped cream, and a dusting of sugar.

Notes

Variation: Swap berries for a swirl of raspberry jam before the curd sets, or torch small dollops of meringue on top. Storage: Keep chilled in an airtight container up to 3 days; add whipped cream just before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Lemon Curd Tartlets flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.