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mothers day Mini Lemon Flower Tarts

Mothers Day Mini Lemon Flower Tarts for a Sweet Celebration

Delight in these Mothers Day Mini Lemon Flower Tarts, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors for a spring celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a more natural option.
  • 3 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 3 large Lemons Zested and juiced; Meyer lemons can be substituted for a sweeter taste.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted; can be replaced with margarine for a dairy-free version.
For the Tart Shells
  • 1 serving Premade or Homemade Pie Crust Gluten-free pie crust works well for a gluten-free version.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving; omit for a less sweet finish.

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • heat-safe bowl
  • cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a heat-safe bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until smooth. Add the zest and juice of three large lemons along with the melted butter. Place the bowl over a double boiler or microwave it for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while you prepare your tart shells. Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Roll out the pie crust and use a flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut out pieces. Gently press the dough into each muffin tin cup.
  3. Bake the tart shells for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Once baked, let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
  4. Once the lemon curd and tart shells are cooled, fill each shell with the lemon curd, generously without overflowing.
  5. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to whisk the lemon curd continuously while heating to achieve a silky-smooth consistency.

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