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Lemon Curd Tassies

SUBMITTED BY: Robin J.

"A wonderful blend of flavors!"
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Blend butter and cream cheese together; stir in flour. Cover; chill 1 hour.
  2. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut in 3 inch rounds with scalloped cookie cutter. Pat rounds in 1 3/4 inch muffin pans. Bake tart shells at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in pans.
  3. To Make Filing: Grate 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel; set aside. In saucepan combine 3 well-beaten eggs, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Cook and stir over low heat till thick, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in lemon peel. Chill. Spoon a rounded teaspoonful of filling into each shell. If desired, top with toasted slivered almonds. Chill.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by CRISSIEBAKER
I made these for my bridesmaid's tea. They went over really well! I made the filling the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by neiciebeans
Very yummy! I did not have a mini muffin tin, so we used a regular muffin tin. They were more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by TRACYLCORY
These are GREAT! Good tart taste and not too hard. Thank you. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by KADYKEL
These were easy to make, but time consuming. I made them in mini muffin tins, so they were a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by JILL M.
Very good recipe. A nice light dessert for spring. I topped each with a tsp. of Cool Whip... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by GLORIA86
this was a very tasty dessert and i thoroughly enjoyed it. THANKS! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2004 by bdh76
This recipe was such a disappointment. I was craving something like this, but alas...it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2004 by Brooklyn
I might have not rolled the dough enough but I could barely get 2 dozen tarts when I used... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Lemon Curd Tassies

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 133

  • Total Fat: 7.7g
  • Cholesterol: 46mg
  • Sodium: 77mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1.7g

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