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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Fruits
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----LEMON CURD-----
1 Large egg
2 Large egg whites
3/4 c Sugar
2/3 c Fresh lemon juice (4 lemons)
1 tb Grated lemon zest
2 tb Butter
-----PASTRY SHELLS-----
2 tb Vegetable oil, preferably
-canola oil
2 tb Sugar
1/4 ts Salt
1 c All-purpose white flour
2 Large eggs
4 Large egg whites
1 t Pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar for
-dusting
To make lemon curd: Whisk together egg, egg whites,
sugar, lemon juice and zest in a heavy bottomed,
medium-sided saucepan. If you do not have a
heavy-bottomed pan, use a double boiler and increase
the cooking time slightly. Add butter and cook over
medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened,
5 to 7 minutes. (The curd will become thicker as it
cools.) Transfer to bowl and let cool. Cover and
refrigerate until chilled. (The curd can be prepared
ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up
to 2 days.)
To make pastry shells: Place oven rack in the upper
third of the oven; preheat to 375 degrees F. Lightly
oil 24 three-inch muffin cups or spray them with
nonstick cooking spray.
in a medium-size saucepan, combine 1 cup water, oil,
sugar and salt; bring just to a boil over medium heat.
Remove from the heat and add flour all at once. Stir
with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth
mass. Let cool for 2 minutes, then transfer to a
stand-up mixer fitted with paddle attachment or to a
food processor.
In a measuring cup, whisk together eggs, egg whites
and vanilla. Gradually add one quarter of the egg
mixture to the flour paste, beating or processing
until the eggs are incorporated. Repeat with 3 more
additions of the egg mixture until the batter just
falls from a spoon. The batter may seem lumpy.
Place aobut 1 T pastry into each prepared muffin cup.
Dip a spoon in cold water and press the pastry into
sides of the cups. With moistened fingers, press the
pastry part way up the sides of the cups, forming 3/8
inch thick shells. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from
the oven and prick the centers of the shells with a
fork. Return to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes
longer, or until puffed and golden. Loosen shells with
a table knife or small metal spatula and transfer to a
wire rack. Let cool. (The shells can be prepared ahead
and stored, well wrapped, in the freezer for up to 1
month. Unwrap and thaw at room temp. for 1 hour
before filling).
To assemble tartlets: Not more than 1 1/2 hours
before serving, spoon about 1 T lemon curd into each
tartlet shell and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Makes 24 tartlets, serves 12.
Entered by: Diane Pahl (1:2410/120) Recipes from:
Eating Well, The Magazine of Food and Health (tm) ISSN
1064-16399
