45-Minute Mini Lemon Tartlets: Irresistible Zesty Bliss
Delightful mini lemon tartlets boasting a perfect balance of sweet and tart, ideal for any gathering or quiet afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, chilled butter, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor.
- Press the dough into mini tartlet pans.
- Bake the tartlet shells for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked crusts.
- Bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
For the flakiest crust, ensure your butter is cold. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tartlet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg