Description
These Lemon Curd Tartlets are the perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion. With a buttery tartlet shell filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with whipped cream, they are a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Lemon Curd:
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Tartlet Shells:
- 12 mini tartlet shells (pre-baked)
Additional:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Fresh berries or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Lemon Curd: If using homemade lemon curd, prepare it ahead and let it cool completely.
- Fill Tartlet Shells: Fill each tartlet shell with about 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon curd, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble Tartlets: Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over each tartlet. Garnish with lemon zest and optional berries or mint leaves.
- Chill: Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Tartlets can be assembled a few hours in advance and stored chilled.
- For extra texture, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
