Lemon Tarts

By Lee

Prepared tart crusts cut prep time for these sweet lemon tarts. A microwave readies the filling in just minutes. The hard part? Waiting for the filling to set!

Ingredients

• 2 x 275g pkts frozen sweet tart crusts
• 60 g butter
• 100 g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
• 35 g (1/4 cup) cornflour
• 1 tablespoon custard powder
• 250 ml (1 cup) water
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
• 80 ml (1/3 cup) milk
• 1 egg

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
Bake the tart crusts following packet directions or until light golden.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl on High/800watts/100% for 40 seconds. Whisk in the sugar, cornflour and custard powder to make a paste. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 40 seconds.
Step 3
Whisk in water. Cook on High/800watts/ 100% for 40 seconds. Whisk in lemon juice. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 1 minute. Whisk. Repeat until the mixture thickens slightly. Whisk in the milk, then the egg. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 40 seconds.
Step 4
Pour the mixture among the tart cases. Set aside for 30 minutes to set.