TASSIE CUPS WITH LEMON CURD FILLING

Tassie Cups With Lemon Curd Filling image

Provided by gregory schulte

Categories Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large lemons, juice and zest of
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

tassie cups.
place all ingredients in a processor and pulse till mixture forms a ball, wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
preheat oven to 350.
form pastry into 24 small balls.
press into ungreased muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes or till light brown.
curd filling.
place zest and sugar into food processor and process till combined.
add lemon juice and eggs process till smooth.
slowly add butter to mixture pulsing as you go.
place filling in a double boiler or use a glass bowl over simmering water and cook for 5 minutes or until thick.
remove tassie cups from tins and spoon filling into the depression and serve.
lemon curd is good for 3 weeks in a jar in the fridge.
time includes chill time.