Small Lemon Tarts Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Soft butter1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Pinch
 Egg yolks1 (Filling)
 Egg1 (Filling)
 Lemon Rind- 1/2 lemon, grated
 Lemon Juice- 2 lemons, frshly squeezed
 Butter2 Tablespoon (Filling)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 275°F.
2) In a blender, place together butter, flour, sugar and salt.
3) Process the butter mixture until well blended and form into soft dough.
4) In a tray with 12 small non-stick tart tin, push down small amount of the flour mixture.
5) Pierce the base of each with a fork.
6) Bake for 20 minutes in the oven or until lightly browed.

MAKING
7) In a bowl, beat the eggs for 3 minutes or until fluffy.
8) Slowly add the sugar and beat continuously.
9) Stir in the lemon juice, rind and butter.
10) In the top part of a double boiler, pour the egg mixture and beat until thick.
11) Remove from the double boiler and allow it to cool
12) Spoon the egg mixture equally in all the tart shells.

SERVING
13) Put a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with icing sugar if desired.
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