3 Secrets to Perfect New Year Raspberry Lemon Tartlets
Celebrate the New Year with these delightful raspberry lemon tartlets. They combine the tangy freshness of lemon with the sweet burst of raspberries in a crisp pastry shell.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour: for the pastry base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter: chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar: to sweeten the crust
- 1 egg yolk: to bind the dough
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries: for the filling
- 1/4 cup lemon juice: freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp lemon zest: for extra flavor
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar: to sweeten the filling
- 2 eggs: for the custard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream: for a smooth texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and butter in a bowl. Rub together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough comes together. Press into tartlet molds and bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and cream in a bowl until smooth.
- Place raspberries in the baked tartlet shells, then pour the lemon mixture over them.
- Bake for another 20 minutes or until the filling is set. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for a flakier crust.
- Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg