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    Author: Donna | Published: Jul 12, 2021 | Modified: Jul 12, 2021

    Mini Lemon Tarts with Fresh Raspberries

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    When time is running low, but you still want to have a fancy little dessert on the table, these mini lemon tarts with fresh raspberries can save the day. Layer pre-made mini pie crusts with some lemon curd (why not try homemade lemon curd with honey), pop a fresh raspberry on top, and you are good to go with a great little individual lemon tart to serve your guests. Perfect as finger food, and easy to make gluten-free to cater for all of your guests.

    Up close shot of 3 prepared mini lemon tarts on a white and gold serving tray with a glass jar of curd and fresh raspberries in the background

    Mini Lemon Tarts with Fresh Raspberries

    These mini lemon tarts make the perfect last-minute dessert for a crowd, especially a crowd that will be walking around and socialising whilst eating.

    They also make a great option if you will be spending all of your time cooking a meal and just want a dessert that is super simple to throw together, but still looks impressive and tastes delicious.

    They can be made a couple of hours ahead of time and simply stored in the fridge in an airtight container until needed.

    overhead labeled shot of ingredients needed to make lemon curd tarts: canape bases, lemon curd and fresh raspberries

    How Easy Are These Individual Lemon Tarts?

    So easy.

    Well, they will be as easy or as hard as you would like to make them.

    This will depend on whether you want to make your own pie crusts and/or lemon curd, or opt for store-bought.

    For the base there are lots of options.

    You can:

    • make your own using a recipe like this one from A Baking Journey;
    • make your own using puff pastry in a mini muffin tray (you will need to cover the first mini muffin tray with another mini muffin tray to stop them from rising too much);
    • make your own using pre-cut and par-baked puff pastry;
    • make your own using pieces of bread with the crust removed, rolled flat, and baked in a mini muffin tray;
    • buy pre-made tart shells from the grocery store or a specialized food store (this option does not have to be baked, so makes this way the most simple).

    Same story with the lemon curd.

    You can buy it premade lemon curd in a jar in the grocery store, it is usually where you would find the jams and marmalades.

    Or you could spend 20 minutes making your own using a recipe like this one: Homemade Lemon Curd With Honey.

    overhead shot of lemon curd in a glass jar with a sprinkling of lemon slices and edible flowers in the background

    Once you have decided what ingredients you are going to use, it is simply a matter of adding a spoonful of lemon curd to the tart shell, followed by a fresh raspberry.

    If you want to make it extra fancy you can sprinkle on some edible flowers or icing sugar.

    Done and done.

    Overhead shot of ingredients required for making lemon curd tarts: lemon curd, canapé bases and fresh raspberries
    Simply spoon the curd into the pastry shell, top with a raspberry, and you are good to go.

    Are These Lemon Tarts Gluten-Free?

    This will depend on what you use as the base.

    It may be hard to find a pre-made base that is gluten-free, but you can easily improvise with something like these coconut chocolate bites.

    Simply leave out the cocoa powder, and press a bigger indent into the coconut mixture before baking.

    Genius!

    overhead shot of mini lemon tarts being assembled with all of the ingredients spread on a white and gold serving platter

    Need More Finger Food Appetizer Recipes?

    After you have tried these mini lemon and raspberry tarts, you might want to check out these other appetizer recipes:

    • Cheddar Cheese and Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Appetizer
    • Honeyed Ricotta and Asparagus Wrapped In Puff Pastry
    • Mini Brie Bites with Onion Jam
    • Blue Cheese Crostini with Roasted Grapes
    caramelized onion puff pastry appetizers on a white plate
    Next try out this Cheddar Cheese and Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Appetizer.

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Mini Lemon Tarts With Fresh Raspberries

    When time is running low, but you still want to have a fancy little dessert on the table, these mini lemon tarts with fresh raspberries can save the day. Layer pre-made mini pie crusts with some lemon curd (why not try homemade lemon curd with honey), pop a fresh raspberry on top, and you are good to go with a great little individual lemon tart to serve your guests.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 12 serves
    Calories 131 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 mini tart shells see notes re options
    • 1 cup lemon curd see notes re options
    • 12 fresh raspberries
    • edible flowers and icing sugar for serving optional

    Instructions
     

    • Arrange the mini tart shells onto a serving board.
    • Place a dollop of lemon curd into the tart shell and top with a fresh raspberry.
    • Optional: add a sprinkle of edible flowers or icing sugar to serve.

    Notes

    For the mini tart shells (tartlets) there are lots of options.
    You can:
    • make your own using a recipe like this one from A Baking Journey;
    • make your own using puff pastry in a mini muffin tray (you will need to cover the first mini muffin tray with another mini muffin tray to stop them from rising too much);
    • make your own using pre-cut and par-baked puff pastry;
    • make your own using pieces of bread with the crust removed, rolled flat, and baked in a mini muffin tray;
    • buy pre-made tart shells from the grocery store or a specialized food store (this option does not have to be baked, so makes this way the most simple).
    For the lemon curd you can use a recipe like this one: homemade lemon curd with honey.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword lemon tart with fresh raspberries, little lemon tart, mini lemon tart
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    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Lynn Polito says

      May 07, 2022 at 2:50 am

      This is the perfect summer and spring dessert! So delicious!

      Reply
    2. Rebekah Kuk says

      May 07, 2022 at 1:19 am

      What a darling recipe, and perfect for the springtime. My kids love baking projects on weekends, and they really enjoyed this one - both making and eating it! Thanks for such a great recipe.

      Reply
    3. Shelby says

      May 06, 2022 at 11:32 pm

      Loved the refreshing flavor combo on these and how easy they were to whip up, perfect for showers!

      Reply
    4. Jennifer says

      May 06, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      This is my kind of dessert - easy, tasty, and so pretty! Will be making again!

      Reply
    5. Sherry says

      May 06, 2022 at 10:03 pm

      This is the perfect dessert for our Mother's Day Brunch. Thanks for a great recipe!!

      Reply

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