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Lemon Tarts Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 mini tarts
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Crust (Shortbread Shell):

  • 1½ cips all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Filling:

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

  • Fresh berries
  • Whipped cream
  • Powdered sugar
  • Thin lemon slices or zest curls
Keyword Lemon Tarts Recipe