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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Mini Lemon Curd Tartlets

    Published: Jun 9, 2021 · Modified: Jul 5, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 4 Comments

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    These no-bake mini lemon curd tartlets with a biscuit base are sweet, tangy, and buttery, all rolled into one!

    Made using my 5-minute homemade microwave lemon curd, the mini lemon tarts are the perfect make-ahead summertime dessert, and best of all, you only need 3 ingredients!

    Mini lemon curd tartlets with a biscuit base, topped with raspberries and cream.

    These lemon curd tartlets are so pretty and dainty, served with seasonal summer berries and thick glossy cream (Cornish clotted cream if you can get hold of it!). They look like you've slaved away in the kitchen for hours, but in fact, take only 10 minutes of hands-on preparation time.

    👩‍🍳 Love lemon desserts? You'll love this microwave lemon curd sponge pudding too!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Easy no-bake dessert
    • Only 3 ingredients - lemon curd, biscuits, and butter
    • The biscuit bases can be made up to 2 days ahead
    • They are lemony, tangy, and sweet
    • A great use for lemon curd

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for lemon curd tartlets.
    • Lemon Curd - I use my homemade lemon curd, but use shop-bought if that's all you have!
    • Butter - use unsalted butter for this recipe.
    • Biscuits - I used a combination of crushed digestives and ginger biscuits. Ginger and lemon go so well together!
    • Optional extra's include summer berries and cream for serving.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    1. Place the crushed biscuits (use a food processor for this) and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
    2. Mix together with a spoon until clumps form.
    3. Press the biscuit mixture between 4 mini tart tins with removable bases (the tart tins need to be about 8cm wide). Use the back of a spoon to really compact the biscuits down. Place the tart tins in the fridge to set for a minimum of an hour but up to 48 hours before. You can also speed the process up by placing them in the freezer for 30 minutes if you prefer.
    4. Carefully unmould the biscuit bases onto a serving platter and top with the lemon curd. Serve with cream and berries.
    Step by step photo instructions for making the lemon curd tartlets.

    💭 Top tips

    • Use homemade lemon curd if you can. It tastes so much better than shop-bought!
    • If you don't have any tart tins, use similar size cooker cutters instead. Press the biscuit base down into the cutter, directly onto a tray or serving platter, and place in the fridge to set. Carefully pull up the cookie cutter to release and top with the lemon curd.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve these mini lemon curd tartlets for dessert or afternoon tea. Fresh seasonal berries, cream, and a dusting of icing sugar can be added for extra decadence.

    📖 Variations

    • Try using different types of biscuits. Digestives, ginger biscuits, shortbread or biscoff biscuits all work well.
    • Top the tarts with some baked mini meringues for mini lemon meringue pies.
    • Serve the lemon curd tarts with berries such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
    • Swap the no-bake biscuit bases for store-bought mini pastry cases instead.
    • Make a chocolate orange version using my recipe for Terry's chocolate orange tarts!
    No bake lemon curd tartlets with a biscuit base on a white serving platter.

    🥡 Storage

    Make the biscuit bases up to 48 hours before you need them and store in the fridge. Top with the lemon curd, not more than 1 hour before serving, otherwise, the bases may become soggy.

    The biscuit bases can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Did you know lemon curd can also be frozen too!

    ❓ FAQs

    Can I use store-bought lemon curd?

    You can absolutely make these Lemon Curd Tartlets using a jar of lemon curd from the supermarket. Homemade is so much better though!

    Do lemon curd tarts need to be refrigerated?

    The tartlets can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until needed.

    How long can you keep lemon curd tartlets?

    The tartlets will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge but the bases may become soggy if you have added the lemon curd. It's best to top the bases with the lemon curd just before serving.

    😋Related recipes

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    Easy Lemon Biscuits

    Lemon Blueberry Polenta Cake

    Lemon Drizzle Muffins

    Yogurt and Lemon Curd Fool

    Microwave Lemon Sponge Pudding

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    A lemon curd tartlet topped with raspberries and cream.
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    Lemon Curd Tartlets

    These no-bake mini lemon curd tartlets with a biscuit base are sweet, tangy, and buttery, all rolled into one!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Keyword Lemon Curd Tartlets, Lemon Curd Tarts
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Chilling Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 455kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Mini Tart Tins
    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 8 tablespoon Lemon Curd
    • 80 g Butter melted
    • 100 g Digestive Biscuits or Graham Crackers, crushed
    • 100 g Ginger Biscuits crushed

    Instructions

    • Place the crushed biscuits (use a food processor for this) and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
    • Mix together with a spoon until clumps form.
    • Press the biscuit mixture between 4 mini tart tins with removable bases (the tart tins need to be about 8cm wide). Use the back of a spoon to really compact the biscuits down. Place the tart tins in the fridge to set for a minimum of an hour but up to 48 hours before. You can also speed the process up by placing them in the freezer for 30 minutes if you prefer. (See below for an alternative to mini tart tins).
    • Carefully unmould the biscuit bases onto a serving platter and top each base with 2tbsp of lemon curd. Serve with cream and berries.

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    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Use homemade lemon curd if you can. It tastes so much better than shop-bought!
    • If you don't have any tart tins, use similar size cooker cutters instead. Press the biscuit base down into the cutter, directly onto a tray or serving platter, and place in the fridge to set. Carefully pull up the cookie cutter to release and top with the lemon curd.
     
    Variations:
    • Try using different types of biscuits. Digestives, ginger biscuits, shortbread or biscoff biscuits all work well.
    • Top the tarts with some baked mini meringues for mini lemon meringue pies.
    • Serve the lemon curd tarts with berries such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
    • Swap the no-bake biscuit bases for store-bought mini pastry cases instead.
     
    Storage:
    Make the biscuit bases up to 48 hours before you need them and store in the fridge. Top with the lemon curd, not more than 1 hour before serving, otherwise, the bases may become soggy.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Curd Tartlets
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    455
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    18
    g
    28
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Sodium
     
    353
    mg
    15
    %
    Potassium
     
    82
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    67
    g
    22
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    38
    g
    42
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    11
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    36
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Jeri

      June 09, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmmm, these look absolutely delicious! I love that they are made with only 3 ingredients, perfect for busy summer days! I'm going to make these today! The homemade lemon curd looks divine!

      Reply
    2. Michelle

      June 09, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love anything that is mini! These lemon curd tartlets look so delicious and easy to whip up!

      Reply
    3. Sarah Baumeister

      June 09, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      My sister is going to love these. And so easy and few ingredients. Great recipe.

      Reply
    4. Mirlene

      June 09, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      These look absolutely gorgeous. I cannot wait to try this recipe.

      Reply

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