Lemon Butter Tarts

The filling for these diminutive treats is sweet and tart, with a delightful burst of grated lemon rind sweetness. The filling is spooned into 3-inch tart shells, covered with a dollop of meringue, and baked. This recipe yields a dozen.

• Calories: 351 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 12 (3 inch) tart shells, baked

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan. Add rind, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat eggs and egg yolks until thick, and add to lemon butter mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick. Chill.

Step 2

Beat 3 egg whites until stiff. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, and continue beating until stiff and glossy. Fill baked tart shells with lemon custard, and top with meringue.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) just until tarts are a delicate brown color.