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Little lemon cheese tarts

Use shop-bought pastry to create a quick and tasty dessert

Dish Details:


INGREDIENTS:

lemon tarts250g ready to roll shortcrust pastry
30ml/6 tsp lemon curd
100g/4oz curd or full fat soft cheese
2 large British Lion eggs
75g caster sugar
zest of half a lemon
75g/3oz plain flour
a little milk
icing sugar to dust.


PREPARATION:
Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas Mark 6. Unroll the pastry on a floured surface then use a 7.5cm/ 3in fluted round cutter to press out 12 circles of pastry. reserve the pastry scraps. Press the circles into the base of a 12 hole patty tin. Prick the bases lightly with a fork. Place half a teaspoon of lemon curd in the base of each tart.

Place the cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon zest and plain flour together in a large bowl and beat together until smooth. Divide the mixture between the pastry cases.

Re-roll the remaining pastry scraps on a floured surface and cut into 1cm wide strips. Brush these with a little milk then place a cross of pastry on top of each tart. Brush with more milk. Bake for 20-25mins or until the tops are golden brown. Leave to cool before serving. Once made these will keep fresh for 2-3 days in an airtight container.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 12

Source: British Lion eggs

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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