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Zesty Lemon Curd Tartlets – A Simple but Stunning Dessert

Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, these Lemon Curd Tartlets are my go-to dessert when I want something simple yet stunning. Great for making ahead too!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd:

  • 105 g egg yolks about 5-6 yolks
  • 70 g fine sugar
  • 90 g fresh lemon juice
  • 60 g unsalted butter softened

For Assembly:

  • 6 pre-made tart shells
  • For the Whipped Cream:
  • 100 g heavy cream chilled
  • 10 g fine sugar

For Garnish:

  • Lemon slices or wedges
  • Fresh lemon zest

Instructions
 

Make the Lemon Curd

  • In a small saucepan, combine the egg yolks, sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Use a spatula to stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture turns pale yellow, with no visible lumps.
  • Place the saucepan over low heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula. Make sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
  • Continue cooking for 5-8 minutes until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spatula.
  • Remove the pan from heat and immediately add 60g of softened butter. Stir vigorously until the butter is completely melted and incorporated into the curd.
  • Let the lemon curd cool to room temperature.

Fill the Tart Shells

  • Transfer the cooled lemon curd to a piping bag. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Pipe the lemon curd into the 6 pre-made tart shells, filling them evenly to the rim.
  • Gently tap the tartlets on the counter to remove any air bubbles and create a smooth surface.
  • Place the filled tartlets in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the curd is completely set.

Prepare the Whipped Cream and Decorate

  • In a clean, chilled bowl, combine 100g of cold heavy cream and 10g of fine sugar.
  • Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip, as this can cause the cream to become grainy.
  • Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip.
  • Remove the chilled tartlets from the refrigerator.
  • Pipe whipped cream onto each tartlet.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges, or a sprinkling of fresh lemon zest.
  • Serve immediately, or return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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