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mothers day Lemon Tartlets

Mothers Day Lemon Tartlets: Sweet Zest for Celebrating Mom

Delightful mothers day Lemon Tartlets with a zesty lemon curd and flaky crust. Perfect for celebrating mom!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tartlets
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed) ensure it's cold to avoid a greasy crust
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar can swap half with honey for sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Yolk substitute with flaxseed meal for egg-free version
  • 3-4 tablespoons Cold Water add sparingly if the dough is too dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt enhances overall flavor
For the Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for best taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest use only the bright yellow portion
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for filling) reduce amount for less sweet curd
  • 2 large Eggs provide structure to the lemon curd
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (in curd) add when mixture thickens
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries raspberries or blueberries for color
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar dust on top before serving
  • 2 tablespoons Chocolate Drizzle use melted dark chocolate

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • saucepan
  • tartlet pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cold cubed unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in the large egg yolk, and add cold water a tablespoon at a time if needed to form cohesive dough.
Shape and Chill
  1. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out to about ¼ inch thick. Carefully fit the rolled dough into tartlet pans, pressing it into the sides, and trim any excess. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Bake Shells
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the chilled tartlet shells and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Allow the shells to cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Lemon Curd
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and large eggs. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Add Butter
  1. Once thickened, remove the lemon curd from heat and stir in small pieces of unsalted butter. Mix well until fully melted and incorporated.
Fill Tartlets
  1. Pour the warm lemon curd into the cooled tartlet shells, filling them about ¾ full. Allow to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour or chill in the refrigerator for a firmer treat.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Dust with powdered sugar before serving; optionally top with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartletCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent shrinkage while baking. Use fresh lemon juice for improved flavor.

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