How to Make Lemon Butter Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, make Lemon Butter Tarts! This delightful and tangy dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special holiday gathering or just a cozy weekend at home. These tarts are sure to impress your family and friends with their zesty lemon flavor and buttery pastry crust.

The combination of tart lemon and rich butter creates a decadent filling that is both sweet and tangy. The contrast of flavors is truly irresistible, and once you take a bite of these Lemo...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 12 (3 inch) tart shells, baked
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 small tarts

  • Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan. Add rind, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat eggs and egg yolks until thick, and add to lemon butter mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick. Chill.
  • Beat 3 egg whites until stiff. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, and continue beating until stiff and glossy. Fill baked tart shells with lemon custard, and top with meringue.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) just until tarts are a delicate brown color.
  • Nutrition

    351 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 177mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 45mg