Zesty Lemon Curd Puff Pastry Tarts

Ingredients

- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the pastry.

2. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 9 equal squares.

3. Add the Filling: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of lemon curd into the center of each pastry square. Be careful not to overfill, as the curd will spread during baking.

4. Fold the Pastry: Gently fold each corner of the pastry towards the center, pressing lightly to secure. This will create a small open-topped tart.

5. Prepare the Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the edges of each tart with the egg wash. This will give them a beautiful golden hue as they bake.

6. Bake the Tarts: Place the prepared tarts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry puffs up and turns golden brown.

7. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. These are perfect served slightly warm or at room temperature.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

- Lemon curd tarts
- Puff pastry dessert
- Easy lemon tarts
- Tart recipe
- Oven-baked tarts
- Quick dessert
- Homemade tart
- Puff pastry delicacy
- Fruity pastry
- Lemon dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1150 calories for the entire dish

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