Easy Lemon Curd Tarts
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Easy Lemon Curd Tarts
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8tarts | 25minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 5minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2 Egg Yolk
- 2 Eggs
- 1/3cup Caster Sugar
- 2tsp Lemon Zestapprox. 1 large lemon
- 1/3cup Lemon Juiceapprox. 2 large lemons
- 75g Butterchopped
- 1/2cup Thickened Cream
- 1tbsp Caster Sugar
- 8 Tartlet Shells
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add egg yolks, eggs & sugar and whisk together.
- Place saucepan over low heat and add lemon zest, lemon juice and butter. Whisk continuously for about 5 minutes or until the curd thickens. Do not allow mixture to get too hot and curdle – use a low simmer heat.
- Remove saucepan from heat and pour contents into a stainless steel bowl.
- Place bowl over another bowl of iced water for about 5 minutes. This will help to cool the curd mixture. Stir regularly.
- Place steel bowl in freezer for about 5 minutes to further accelerate the cooling process.
- Remove from freezer and allow to cool completely.
- While curd cools, in a separate bowl add thickened cream and 1 tbsp caster sugar and using an electric mixer, beat until soft peaks form.
- Spoon curd mixture into tartlet shells then add a dollop of cream on top.
- Dust with icing sugar and serve. Store in refrigerator.