Sweet, crispy short-crust pastry with signature scalloped edges, filled with lemon curd swirl, dotted with red jam- these easy lemon tarts are a common sight in almost every Pakistani/ Karachi bakery.
They are super popular and the sweet & tangy combo just hits the right spot.
Recipe at a Glance
For the Tart Shells
Butter – Cold, unsalted
Flour – All purpose flour
Eggs – 1 medium
Icing Sugar – powdered or confectioner’s
Water- Room temperature
For the Lemon Curd Filling
Lemon Juice
Egg Yolks- 5 large approximately
Sugar– Granulated
Butter– unsalted
Step by Step Process
For the Tart Shells
Step 1– Mix flour and icing sugar.
Step 2- Run in butter till it resembles bread crumbs.
Step 3- Add in egg and form a dough.
Step 4- Roll out between wax paper.
Step 5- Cut into circles according to your muffin pan size .
Step 6- Prick the shells and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 7- Bake at 350 F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Step 8- Cool.
For the Lemon Curd Filling
Step 1– Combine all ingredients and whisk until mixture thickens.
Step 2– Strain the mixture, cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.
Step 3– Pipe the chilled filling in the base.
Step 4– Dot with red jam if desired.
FAQs
How do you make lemon tarts from scratch?
Many people would want to use the store bought sweet short crust pastry for the shells however, as you can see in the recipe that they are super easy to make. Also this is a great make ahead recipe since you can make tarts a day before and bake them and store in an airtight container. You could also make lemon filling in advance and store in fridge, before assembling these beauties.
Do lemon tart needs to be refrigerated?
Yes the filling has eggs which needs refrigeration even after assembling and also to hold its shape. Although they should be fine at room temperature that is not too hot but it tastes great out of refrigerator as well, however you could choose to let them come to room temperature.
Serving Suggestions
These tarts make a perfect tea-time snack and can be eaten straight out of refrigerator or after bringing to room temperature.
Substitutions and Variations
Storage and Make Ahead
Refer to FAQs above
Related Recipes
If you are a fan of sweet tarts, you can also try out these Walnut Tart or Fruit Tart recipes. For savory tarts, this Spinach Tart recipe is a keeper.
Easy Lemon Tarts
A traditional pakistani bakery treat - sweet short crust tart shell with tangy lemon filling
Ingredients
For the Tart Shells
- 120 grams (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter, cold
- 210 grams (1 3/4 cups) All Purpose/ Plain Flour
- 1 egg
- 35 grams (1/3 cup) Icing Sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon Water (if required)
For the Lemon Curd Filling
- Lemon Juice- from 1 big lemon or 2 small lemons
- 100 grams (5-6) Egg Yolks
- 100 grams (1/2 cup)Granulated Sugar
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter
Instructions
For the Tart Shells:
- Mix flour and icing sugar.
- Rub in butter till it resembles bread crumbs.
- Add in egg and form a dough.
- Roll out between wax paper. .
- Cut into circles according to your muffin pan size .
- Prick the shells and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350 F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For perfect shells, it is recommended to blind bake (see notes) them or with another muffin tray on top. (do not press)
- Cool.
For the Lemon Curd Filling:
- Combine all ingredients and whisk until mixture thickens.
- Strain the mixture, cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours
- Pipe the chilled filling in the base.
- Dot with red strawberry jam if desired.
Notes
Blind bake - keep small squares of baking or parchment paper on each tart shell, fill with baking beans, and bake. remove them for last 5 minutes of total baking time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 278Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 132mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 4g
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