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Lemon Butter Tarts

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These Lemon Butter Tarts offer a delightful contrast between crisp, flaky pastry and a smooth, zesty filling. The shortbread-like crust provides a sturdy base for the luxurious lemon butter curd, which balances sweet richness with bright citrus notes. Perfect for afternoon tea, bridal showers, or as an elegant addition to any dessert spread, these individual tarts are easy to assemble and impressively delicious. They showcase the classic combination of butter and lemon in a portable, bite-sized format that guests will adore.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 32
Calories: 63.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Lemon Butter Tarts offer a delightful contrast between crisp, flaky pastry and a smooth, zesty filling. The shortbread-like crust provides a sturdy base for the luxurious lemon butter curd, which balances sweet richness with bright citrus notes. Perfect for afternoon tea, bridal showers, or as an elegant addition to any dessert spread, these individual tarts are easy to assemble and impressively delicious. They showcase the classic combination of butter and lemon in a portable, bite-sized format that guests will adore.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour; sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup Shortening
  • 5 tablespoon Ice water
Directions
  1. 1
    In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 2
    Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3
    Gradually add ice water, blending until the dough just holds together.
  4. 4
    Form the dough into a ball, divide in half, and roll each piece out to 1/8 inch thickness.
  5. 5
    Cut the dough into rounds using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter.
  6. 6
    Place the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake at 450&# 194;°F (232ðC) for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. 8
    Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  9. 9
    While tarts cool, prepare the lemon butter filling in a double boiler.
  10. 10
    Cream butter and sugar together, then add lemon juice, rind, and eggs.
  11. 11
    Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens.
  12. 12
    Cool the filling and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  13. 13
    Spread about 1 teaspoon of chilled lemon butter curd onto each cooled tart.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 32

Amount Per Serving
Calories 63.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 158.0mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.1g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lemon, butter, tarts, pastry, curd, dessert, baking, shortbread, citrus, tea, party, filling, crust, classic, easy, homemade
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