Best 3 Lemon Butter Tarts Recipes

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Lemon butter tarts are a classic Canadian dessert that are sure to please everyone at your next gathering. With their sweet and tangy filling and flaky buttery crust, these tarts are the perfect balance of flavours and textures. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, then you'll love this recipe for lemon butter tarts.

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LEMON HONEY BUTTER TARTS



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My grandmother used to keep bees, and all of us tried to come up with new ways to use honey. This recipe is my contribution to the effort. I've been making them for about 20 years, with no complaints and lots of rave reviews.

Provided by Caroline Nielsen

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, melted
18 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend in melted butter. Fill tart shells halfway.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown, and filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 275.7 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

LEMON BUTTER TARTS



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Make and share this Lemon Butter Tarts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by marj mcmurray

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 tarta, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, creamed
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 lemon, juice and rind of
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup currants

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and fill tart shells about 1/2 full.
  • Set oven at 375 degrees.

LEMON BUTTER TARTS



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I love butter tarts, and can never get enough. This is one that I make now and then to be a little different.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
12 (3 inch) tart shells, baked
3 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan. Add rind, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat eggs and egg yolks until thick, and add to lemon butter mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick. Chill.
  • Beat 3 egg whites until stiff. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, and continue beating until stiff and glossy. Fill baked tart shells with lemon custard, and top with meringue.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) just until tarts are a delicate brown color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 177.4 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a tart pan with a removable bottom for easy removal of the tarts.
  • Blind bake the tart shells to prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
  • Strain the lemon juice to remove any pulp.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and salt.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared tart shells.
  • Bake the tarts until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the tarts cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Lemon butter tarts are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with everyone. With their creamy, tangy filling and buttery, flaky crust, lemon butter tarts are a delicious treat that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give lemon butter tarts a try.

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