Mini Lemon Tarts

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These little lemon tarts have a rich and buttery shortbread crust and a tangy lemon filling made with lemon zest and lemon juice. They're the perfect size for parties!

By Brenda Venable
Published on May 18, 2024
Mini lemon tarts with shortbread crust and garnished with fresh berries
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 lemon tarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Lemon Filling

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 3 large eggs

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Shortbread Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. To make the filling: Combine sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour, and lemon zest together in a large mixing bowl, and whisk until well blended. Set aside.

  3. To make the crust: Combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse several times until dough begins to come together in a ball.

  4. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions: press each portion of dough into the bottom and up the sides of nonstick 6-cup mini tart pan. Spoon lemon filling into each crust.

  5. Bake tarts in the preheated oven until the filling is set and the crust is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until mini tarts reach room temperature.

    Mini lemon tarts garnished with fresh berries cut in half

    Kim S

Cook’s Note

I like to garnish each tart with fresh berries to add more color and a lovely contrast in flavor.

Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

670 Calories
34g Fat
86g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 670
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 86g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 51g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 109mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.