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How to Make Perfect Little Lemon Custard Tarts at Home. Quick, tangy, and perfect for sharing or tea time.
Tangy, buttery, and adorable, these mini lemon custard tarts are perfect for any occasion. Quick to make and impossible to resist!
These zesty little lemon custard tarts are the kind of treat that’s simple to make but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. They’re tangy, buttery, and perfect for any tea time or special occasion.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Zesty Little Lemon Custard Tarts
- Quick & Easy: Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor.
- Bright & Fresh: The lemon custard is tangy and creamy.
- Cute & Shareable: Perfect mini size for parties or gifting.
- Customizable: Add berries, mint, or even a drizzle of chocolate.
These zesty little lemon custard tarts are simple, tangy, and buttery. They are perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy a bright, fresh treat. Learn how to make these Tarts and bring a touch of sunshine to your kitchen
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Little Lemon Custard Tarts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigerate: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cookies and Tarts, Cupcakes
- Method: Easy
Description
Bright, buttery, and filled with tangy lemon custard, these tarts are a small bite with big flavor. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup castor sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Pastry:
- 1 roll puff pastry
- Icing sugar for dusting
- Optional: Passion Fruit, fresh berries, or mint leaves for decoration
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Pop a heat-resistant mixing bowl over it—don’t let the bottom touch the water.
- Add 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup castor sugar, and 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice.
- Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens nicely, and it should coat the back of your spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in 4 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
- Mix until smooth and glossy. Cover with cling wrap (press it directly onto the custard) and chill in the fridge to prevent a skin from forming while it cools.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or tart molds.
- Roll out 1 roll of puff pastry and cut it into circles using a cookie cutter or any shape that fits your molds.
- Prick each piece with a fork so it doesn’t puff too much, then bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden. Let them cool completely.
- Sprinkle the cooled pastry with icing sugar, then spoon in the chilled lemon custard.
- Top with Passion Fruit, fresh berries, mint, or a little extra zest if you like.
- Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tasted, and Tested by Gail
Tiny tarts and big on flavor. These Zesty Little Lemon Custard Tarts pack buttery puff pastry and tangy lemon custard into every bite. Perfect for a quick treat or party tray.
Zesty Little Lemon Custard Tarts offer buttery, golden pastry filled with tangy, creamy lemon custard. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. They are simple to make, visually appealing, and satisfying to share or enjoy alone.
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I just love lemon. These look delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this post with all of us at the Will Blog for Comments #73 linkup! 🙂
Super little lemony treats, Do try them out
I can just imagine how wonderful these tarts are!
Hi Carol. Hope you will give these little lemon custard tarts a try and enjoy them.