Best Pillsbury Lemon Tarts Recipes

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TINY LEMON GEM TARTS



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As a spin on lemon bars, prepare tiny tarts bursting with refreshing citrus flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat butter and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Beat in 1 cup flour until dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Press 1 ball in bottom and up side of each muffin cup for crust. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in same bowl, beat remaining ingredients except powdered sugar on medium speed until well mixed.
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon mixture evenly into each baked crust. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until filling is light golden. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from muffin cups to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Sift powdered sugar over tops of cookies. Store covered in refrigerator. If desired, sift additional powdered sugar over cookies just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON CURD TARTLETS



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This has been in my party recipe collection for over 30 years and never fails to satisfy my guests. I can always rely on these fancy treats to please even the fussiest in the crowdt. -Jessica Feist, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 tartlets.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells, thawed
Fresh raspberries, mint leaves and/or sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Just before serving, spoon lemon curd into tart shells. Garnish with raspberries, mint and/or cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PILLSBURY LEMON TARTS



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This recipe came from Pillsbury.com. I haven't tried it yet, but i'm cooking for dieters, so I was anxious to se how many calories and carbs were in it before preparing. Sounds delicious! I'll update this recipe if it needs some alterations. Enjoy!

Provided by teatimetory

Categories     Tarts

Time 55m

Yield 24 tarts, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) roll Pillsbury sugar cookie dough (3 inches )
1 medium lemon
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Lightly grease 24 small tart pans or miniature muffin cups.
  • Remove cookie dough from wrapper.
  • Place 1 rounded teaspoon of dough in each tart pan; gently press in bottom and up side.
  • Place tart pans on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 7 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool 1 minute; carefully remove cookie tart shells from tart pans and place on wire racks.
  • Grate peel from lemon (about 4 to 5 teaspoons); set aside.
  • Squeeze juice from lemon, adding water if necessary to equal 1/4 cup; place in 2-quart saucepan.
  • Stir in sugar and butter.
  • Heat over medium heat until butter is melted.
  • Remove from heat; stir in beaten eggs. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
  • Stir in lemon peel. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes. (Lemon filling can be refrigerated at this point until ready to serve).
  • To serve, spoon about 1 tablespoon lemon filling into each cookie tart; place on serving plate.* Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 116.1, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 10.9, Protein 1.5

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