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Bite-Sized Lemon Tarts
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6 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 3HRS

Bite-Sized Lemon Tarts

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Perfect for parties and showers - these tasty little tarts can be made ahead and served when you're ready!
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
http://www.garlicandzest.com
Perfect for parties and showers - these tasty little tarts can be made ahead and served when you're ready!
3HRS
Total Time
$1.36
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Egg
5
Eggs, separated
Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup
Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed
Salt
1 pinch
9-inch Pie Pastry
1
9-inch Pie Pastry
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
224
Fat
12.8 g
Protein
3.4 g
Carbs
25.9 g
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Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
http://www.garlicandzest.com
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
step 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the 9-inch Pie Pastry (1) to about 3/8" inch. Use the biscuit cutter to cut out rounds of dough.
step 3
Transfer the rounds to the muffin tin and place them in individual muffin wells.
step 3 Transfer the rounds to the muffin tin and place them in individual muffin wells.
step 4
Use the tamper to press the dough into place and form a mini pie shell. Bake for 5 -7 minutes or until lightly browned.
step 4 Use the tamper to press the dough into place and form a mini pie shell. Bake for 5 -7 minutes or until lightly browned.
step 5
Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
step 6
For the lemon curd: Zest four of the Lemons (5) and set aside. Use a citrus juicer to juice the lemons. You need half a cup of lemon juice. If you can get it from 4 lemons, great, if not, juice another lemon.
step 6 For the lemon curd: Zest four of the Lemons (5) and set aside. Use a citrus juicer to juice the lemons. You need half a cup of lemon juice. If you can get it from 4 lemons, great, if not, juice another lemon.
step 7
Crack the Eggs (5) and separate the egg whites from egg yolks. Set aside the 5 egg yolks.
step 8
In a small saucepan, combine the Granulated Sugar (1 cup), Salt (1 pinch), lemon zest, lemon juice and egg yolks. Use a wire whisk to combine and place over medium low heat, whisking constantly and scraping the sides and bottom of the pan so it doesn't stick. Heat until the sugar dissolves and mixture begins to thicken. Remove from the heat.
step 8 In a small saucepan, combine the Granulated Sugar (1 cup), Salt (1 pinch), lemon zest, lemon juice and egg yolks. Use a wire whisk to combine and place over medium low heat, whisking constantly and scraping the sides and bottom of the pan so it doesn't stick. Heat until the sugar dissolves and mixture begins to thicken. Remove from the heat.
step 9
Add one tablespoon of Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup) and whisk until it completely melts and is incorporated before adding another tablespoon of butter. Continue in this manner until you've used all the butter.
step 9 Add one tablespoon of Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup) and whisk until it completely melts and is incorporated before adding another tablespoon of butter. Continue in this manner until you've used all the butter.
step 10
Place a fine mesh strainer over a small bowl and carefully pour the lemon curd through the strainer. Use the back of a spoon or small spatula to press the curd through the strainer -- this will remove the lemon zest and any stray seeds that made it into the curd.
step 10 Place a fine mesh strainer over a small bowl and carefully pour the lemon curd through the strainer. Use the back of a spoon or small spatula to press the curd through the strainer -- this will remove the lemon zest and any stray seeds that made it into the curd.
step 11
Cover the curd and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
step 11 Cover the curd and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
step 12
Use a pastry bag or small spoon to fill the tart cups with the lemon curd.
step 12 Use a pastry bag or small spoon to fill the tart cups with the lemon curd.
step 13
Garnish with fresh fruit, or a dollop of whipped cream. Serve.
step 13 Garnish with fresh fruit, or a dollop of whipped cream. Serve.
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American
Comfort Food
Date Night
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Fall
Vegetarian
Dessert
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