Lemon Curd Tassies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 4 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
2. Add the cubed butter and mix with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the ice water and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thick.
7. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 24 circles of dough and press into ungreased mini muffin tins.
8. In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, melted butter and cold water until combined.
9. Divide the lemon curd mixture among the prepared tarts.
10. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• The lemon curd filling in these tassies is an adaptation of a classic British recipe.
• Tassies are believed to be named after the English word “tass” which means small cup.
• Lemon curd is a popular filling for tarts, cakes, pastries and more.