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

When life gives you lemons, make mini lemon tarts! This delightful dessert is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, with a buttery crust and a creamy lemon filling. Whether you're hosting a party, attending a potluck, or simply craving a citrusy treat, these mini lemon tarts are sure to impress.

These mini lemon tarts are not only delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these tasty treats in no t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 ½ tablespoons grated lemon zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 mini tarts

  • Mix flour, butter, and salt together in the bowl of an electric stand mixer, or with a pastry blender, until dough becomes crumbly. Add ice water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until the consistency is smooth. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup cupcake pan.
  • Roll out dough on a cutting board and cut into 3-inch circles using a scalloped cookie cutter. Place dough into the prepared pan, pressing down the sides to fit.
  • Combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest in a heavy, non-aluminum saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and filling thickens slightly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl and cool, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour filling into the dough cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 86mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 41mg

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