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Lemon Tarts

Teresa Ambra
Lemon Tarts are irresistible! These mouthwatering tarts are sweet and almost decadent. They're perfect for holiday and Christmas parties, potlucks, tailgating parties or any time you have company. If you enjoy lemony desserts, this one will cure any sweet tooth craving and start you drooling from the first bite. Recipe is large enough to feed a crowd.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 88
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 miniature 24-tin muffin pans
  • 2 medium mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

CRUST:

  • 3 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened or melted (but melted preferred)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

LEMON FILLING:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 4 tsp. lemon peel freshly grated
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar for garnish, if desired
  • 1 tbsp. lemon peel freshly grated, for garnish, if desired

Instructions
 

CRUST:

  • Mix flour, butter and confectioners’ sugar with a fork or pastry blender. (See note below)
  • Spray individual miniature muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Press about one tablespoon mixture very firmly into sprayed muffin tins.

LEMON FILLING:

  • Beat eggs, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, lemon peel and lemon juice about 3 minutes with an electric mixer or until light and fluffy.
  • Spoon one to two teaspoons filling into each individual muffin tin.
  • Bake at 350° about 30-40 minutes, or until no imprint remains when touched lightly in center.
  • Cool completely.
  • Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
  • Sprinkle each tart with grated lemon zest, if desired.

Notes

NOTE: This crust ingredients are easier to work with if the butter is melted rather than softened. Just stir ingredients together with a fork.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cookie, dessert, lemon, lemon tarts
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