Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Lemon Tartlets with Daisy Decoration

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

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

23 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