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:
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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.
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Chill the dough: Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Roll out the dough: Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out circles to fit your tartlet pans.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Finish the curd: Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
For the Decoration:
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Prepare the whipped cream: Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Assemble the tartlets: Spoon or pipe lemon curd into the cooled tartlet shells.
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Decorate with whipped cream: Pipe whipped cream around the edges in a daisy shape and add a dollop of lemon curd in the center.
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Finish with powdered sugar: Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
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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.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Spring Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French, American
- Diet: Vegetarian