Lemon Curd Tartlets Recipe

By Spookie

“This has been in my party recipe collection for over 30 years and never fails to satisfy my guests. I can always rely on these fancy treats to please even the fussiest guest.” —Jessica Feist, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells, thawed
• Fresh raspberries, mint leaves and/or sweetened whipped cream, optional

Details

Servings 15
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and peel until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Just before serving, spoon lemon curd into tart shells. Garnish with raspberries, mint and/or cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 15 tartlets.