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Lemon Tassies (Lemon Tart Cookies) Recipe

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Lemon Tassies are delightful mini lemon tart cookies featuring a rich cream cheese crust filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with slivered almonds. These bite-sized treats combine a buttery, tender base with a smooth, citrusy filling, perfect for serving at parties or as a refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

For the Lemon Curd Filling

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

Toppings

  • Slivered almonds, for garnish
  • Lemon zest, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163°C) and spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prepare for the tart shells.
  2. Make the Dough: In a food processor, combine the softened cream cheese, ½ cup unsalted butter, and flour. Process until the mixture forms a large clump, indicating the dough is ready.
  3. Roll and Cut Dough: Lightly flour a cutting board and roll out the dough evenly. Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut circles from the dough, which will form the mini tart shells.
  4. Form Tart Shells and Bake: Press each dough circle firmly into the wells of the prepared mini muffin pan to shape the shells. Bake these shells for 20 minutes, then remove and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Prepare Lemon Curd: While the shells bake, combine the egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Whisk continuously over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is blended smoothly.
  6. Cook Lemon Curd: Add the ¼ cup butter to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Fill Tart Shells: Once the tart shells are cooled, spoon the warm lemon curd filling into each shell. Refrigerate the filled tassies to set the curd.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish each lemon tassie with slivered almonds and a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened for easy mixing of the dough.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy flavor in the lemon curd.
  • The tart shells must be fully cooled before filling to prevent melting the lemon curd.
  • Refrigerate filled tassies for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the lemon curd to set properly.
  • For an extra decorative touch, dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Keywords: lemon tassies, lemon tart cookies, mini lemon tarts, lemon curd, cream cheese crust, bite-sized desserts

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