Lemon Strawberry Tartlets Recipe

Lemon Strawberry Tartlets Recipe

  • Crust:
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Filling:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Topping:
  • 1 (21 ounce) can LUCKY LEAF® Premium Strawberry Fruit Filling & Topping
  • Whipped cream
  1. In the food processor, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Add the cubed butter and pulse until crumbly.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together the egg yolks and water, gradually add through food chute. Pulse until mixture comes together.
  3. Form a disk and wrap with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Roll out to about 1/8 inch and form into tart pans, pressing up the sides. Prick bottom with fork, add a small piece of parchment paper and pie weights.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 – 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
  6. In a saucepan, combine flour, cornstarch and sugar. Gradually add water, whisking constantly.
  7. Heat to boiling over medium heat, cook and stir for 1 minute, remove from heat.
  8. Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl. Gradually add 1/2 cup of cooked mixture, whisking constantly.
  9. Stir the egg mixture into the cooked mixture. Stir in butter, lemon juice and peel, cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
  10. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Pour into cooled tart shells and place in fridge for at least 2 hours.
  11. Spoon fruit filling on top. Add whipped cream and more fruit filling, if desired. Store leftovers in fridge in airtight container.