These Lemon Butter Tarts are a delightful combination of tangy lemon filling and buttery pastry crust. They make for a perfect treat any time of day, whether served as a dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375F 190C
In a food processor, pulse together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt
Add diced butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Gradually add cold water, pulsing until dough comes together
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes
Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into rounds to fit tart molds
Press dough into molds
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined
Pour lemon mixture into tart shells, filling each about 3/4 full
Bake tarts in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until filling is set and crust is golden brown
Allow tarts to cool before serving
Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving
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