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Lemon Raspberry Tartlets


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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 6-8 tartlets
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Raspberry Tartlets are a refreshing and elegant dessert combining a tangy lemon curd filling, fresh raspberries, and a buttery tart crust, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness in individual servings.


Ingredients

  1. For the tartlet crust:
    1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1/4 cup powdered sugar
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
    1 large egg yolk
    12 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
    For the lemon filling:
    3 large egg yolks
    1/2 cup granulated sugar
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 23 lemons)
    1 tablespoon lemon zest
    1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
    1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for a creamier texture)
    For topping:
    Fresh raspberries
    Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

For the Tartlet Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold cubed butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and pulse again. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll dough out, cut into circles, and press into tartlet pans. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Let cool.

  1. For the Lemon Filling:
    Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens to custard consistency, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter and heavy cream if desired. Let cool slightly.
  2. Assemble the Tartlets:
    Once crusts are cool, spoon lemon curd into each tart shell. Top with fresh raspberries and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  3. Serve:
    Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, increase lemon juice and zest in the filling.
  • Make these tartlets ahead of time by preparing the curd and crust separately and assembling them later.
  • Use store-bought tart shells for a quicker version.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tartlet
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg