Key Lime Curd Tartlets Recipe

Name: Key Lime Curd Tartlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; ⅔ cup fresh key lime juice; ¾ cup sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons grated key lime zest; 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup cake flour; 1 ½ tablespoons sugar; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, cut up; ¼ cup shortening; 6 tablespoons cold water; 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
⅔ cup fresh key lime juice
¾ cup sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons grated key lime zest
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cake flour
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, cut up
¼ cup shortening
6 tablespoons cold water
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

1
Whisk together the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan, and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, 12 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
2
Stir in lime rind.
3
Pour carefully through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl.
4
Cover mixture, and refrigerate 4-6 hours.
5
Pulse flours, sugar, salt and baking powder in a food processor until combined.
6
Add 1 cup butter and the shortening, and pulse until mixture is crumbly.
7
Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition.
8
Remove dough, and wrap in plastic wrap; chill at least 2 hours.
9
Shape dough into 34 (1-inch) balls, and press balls into lightly greased miniature tart pans.
10
Prick with a fork.
11
Bake at 375 degrees F for 13 minutes or until golden.
12
Remove from pans, let cool on wire racks.
13
Spoon 1-2 teaspoons lime curd into each tart shell; top with strawberry slices.
14
You can substitute mini muffin pans for mini tart pans.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large eggs, ⅔ cup fresh key lime juice, ¾ cup sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Curd Tartlets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Key Lime Curd Tartlets

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