Description
Lemon Butter Tarts are a delightful dessert that combines tangy lemon flavors with a rich, buttery crust. These tarts offer a perfect balance of sweetness and zest, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—whether it’s brunch, dinner parties, or just a midweek indulgence. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, these tarts are sure to impress both in taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large fresh lemons (juice only)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour and cold butter until crumbly. Add a pinch of salt and ice water as needed to form dough.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into tart pans, trimming excess.
- Whisk sugar, lemon juice, eggs, and cream until smooth. Pour into tart shells until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until just set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg