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Lemon Tarts

lemon tarts

Sometimes you want the taste of lemon but not the whole pie. These lemon tarts are the perfect answer.

They have a delicious sweet tart lemon filling that everyone will love.

This tart recipe is also perfect for a dessert tray any time of the year.

They will be a big hit at the next bake sale too, or any time you put them on the table.

Great for entertaining, great for everyday, everyone will love this wonderful tart recipe.

Enjoy.

luscious lemon tarts

Lemon Tarts

These lemon tarts are perfect. They have a delicious sweet tart lemon filling that everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 22 Servings
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 5-6 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup butter, or margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • For the shells, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle cold water evenly over the surface. Stir with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moistened. Shape the dough into a ball and chill.
  • When chilled, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 3 1/4 inch rounds. Fit each pastry round into 3 inch tart pans. Prick with a fork.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Place the butter in the top of a double boiler. Bring the water in the double boiler to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and cook until the butter melts. Combine the sugar and cornstarch, stirring well. Add to the butter and stir until smooth. Stir in the eggs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the lemon juice. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Cool. Spoon a rounded tablespoon of lemon filling into each cooled tart shell.
  • Before serving, top each tart with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Makes 22 tarts.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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