Tiny Lemon Tarts

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Dash of salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 12 baked 2-inch pastry shells
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually add water, stirring well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  2. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into eggs; add egg mixture to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat. Add butter, lemon rind, and juice; stir until butter melts. Cool slightly; spoon into pastry shells. Cool completely. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and grated lemon rind, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

667 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.4g 17% DV
Total Fat 32.1g 41% DV
Carbs 85.9g 31% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 7.8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9824.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 315.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 203.5mg 68% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 40.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 116.3mg 9% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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