Tartlets with lemon curd

Description

The recipe won't take much time. If you don't know yet, serve chilled.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   First, wash the lemons and grate the zest.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Place the sugar and zest in a small saucepan and mix well.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Squeeze the juice from the lemons. Add to a saucepan.

4. 4

   Step 4

   In a separate container, beat the eggs. Gradually pour into the lemon-sugar mixture, beating until smooth.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Now the mixture needs to be left alone for about half an hour.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Meanwhile, prepare the tartlets. It's best to use shortcrust pastry shells.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Next, whip the cream again and place the saucepan over heat. Then add the butter, reduce the heat to minimum, and simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens.

8. 8

   Step 8

   After it reaches the desired consistency, it must be strained through a sieve to ensure the homemade lemon curd tarts are tender and smooth, without lumps.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Let cool slightly, distribute into tartlet shells, and refrigerate for a couple of hours.