Description
Indulge in the bright, zesty delight of Lemon Butter Tarts, featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with creamy lemon custard. Each tart is a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, evoking memories of sunny days and joyful family gatherings. Ideal for any occasion, these tarts not only taste amazing but also look stunning, making them the ultimate dessert to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add cold water gradually until dough forms. Press into tart pans and prick with a fork.
- Bake crusts for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden; set aside to cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour filling into cooled crusts and bake for 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool before serving with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg