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Lemon Tartlets with Daisy Decoration

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Lemon Tartlets with Daisy Decoration are a beautiful and refreshing dessert featuring buttery shortcrust pastry, silky lemon curd, and a charming whipped cream daisy decoration. Perfect for spring gatherings, afternoon teas, or as a light and zesty treat, these tartlets offer a perfect balance of sweetness and citrusy tang.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 tartlets

Ingredients

For the shortcrust pastry:

200 g (1 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour

100 g (1/2 cup) cold butter

50 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar

1 egg yolk

2-3 tablespoons cold water

For the lemon curd:

3 egg yolks

100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar

Juice and zest of 2 lemons

50 g (1/4 cup) butter

For the decoration:

Whipped cream (sweetened with powdered sugar to taste)

Lemon curd for the center of the daisy

Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

For the Shortcrust Pastry:

  1. Make the pastry dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add cubed cold butter and rub into the mixture with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Mix until the dough comes together, adding more water if needed.

  2. Chill the dough: Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  3. Roll out the dough: Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out circles to fit your tartlet pans.

  4. Line the pans: Press the dough into tartlet pans, ensuring they cover the base and sides. Prick the bottoms with a fork to prevent puffing up. Chill for 15 minutes.

  5. Bake the pastry: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake tartlet shells for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool completely.

For the Lemon Curd:

  1. Prepare the lemon curd: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to let it boil.

  2. Finish the curd: Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

For the Decoration:

  1. Prepare the whipped cream: Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

  2. Assemble the tartlets: Spoon or pipe lemon curd into the cooled tartlet shells.

  3. Decorate with whipped cream: Pipe whipped cream around the edges in a daisy shape and add a dollop of lemon curd in the center.

  4. Finish with powdered sugar: Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.

  5. Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Make the shortcrust and lemon curd ahead of time for convenience. Assemble and decorate just before serving.

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.

These tartlets can also be decorated with edible flowers or mint leaves for an extra touch of elegance.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Spring Treat
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French, American
  • Diet: Vegetarian