Lemon Curd Tarts

by | Aug 17, 2020 | 0 comments

A yummy combination of creamy, zesty lemon curd with a crunchy crust. Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, this tart is the perfect guilt-free dessert!

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 minsDifficultyBeginner
Ingredients
Crust
 1 egg
 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter (melted)
 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
 1/2 cup blanched almond meal
 1/4 cup coconut flour
 1/4 tsp baking powder
Lemon curd
 1 tbsp lemon zest
 1/2 cup lemon juice
 3 eggs at room temperature
 4 tbsp coconut oil or butter (melted)
 4 tbsp honey (or adjust to taste)
Directions
Crust
1

Whisk the egg and melted coconut oil or butter in a medium-sized bowl.

2

Slowly mix in all of the other ingredients until a dough-like consistency has formed. Roll into a ball and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.

4

Line or grease a muffin tin to make 6 tarts.

5

Remove the mixture from the fridge and roll with a rolling pin between two pieces of baking paper. Divide mixture into 6 even-sized circles and press into each muffin mould. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust begins to brown. Remove to cool.

Lemon curd
6

Zest the lemons and squeeze the lemon juice into a measuring cup/jug.

7

Place a saucepan on a medium-low heat, add the eggs and coconut oil or butter and whisk together.

8

Continue to whisk while you very gradually add in the lemon juice and honey.

9

Continue whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. This may take 10+ minutes.

10

Remove from the heat and strain through a sieve. Set aside to cool.

11

Pour the lemon curd into the tart crusts and place in the refrigerator to set.

12

Store in the refrigerator.

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Ingredients

Ingredients
Crust
 1 egg
 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter (melted)
 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
 1/2 cup blanched almond meal
 1/4 cup coconut flour
 1/4 tsp baking powder
Lemon curd
 1 tbsp lemon zest
 1/2 cup lemon juice
 3 eggs at room temperature
 4 tbsp coconut oil or butter (melted)
 4 tbsp honey (or adjust to taste)

Directions

Directions
Crust
1

Whisk the egg and melted coconut oil or butter in a medium-sized bowl.

2

Slowly mix in all of the other ingredients until a dough-like consistency has formed. Roll into a ball and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.

4

Line or grease a muffin tin to make 6 tarts.

5

Remove the mixture from the fridge and roll with a rolling pin between two pieces of baking paper. Divide mixture into 6 even-sized circles and press into each muffin mould. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust begins to brown. Remove to cool.

Lemon curd
6

Zest the lemons and squeeze the lemon juice into a measuring cup/jug.

7

Place a saucepan on a medium-low heat, add the eggs and coconut oil or butter and whisk together.

8

Continue to whisk while you very gradually add in the lemon juice and honey.

9

Continue whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. This may take 10+ minutes.

10

Remove from the heat and strain through a sieve. Set aside to cool.

11

Pour the lemon curd into the tart crusts and place in the refrigerator to set.

12

Store in the refrigerator.

Lemon Curd Tarts
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