Lemon Tarts

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Small tart shell filled with lemon flavor topping is a wonderful treat after any meal….

Ingredients:

For tart shells

1 cup flour

1/2 cup white butter

A pinch salt

2-3 tbsp ice-cold water or just enough to combine

For the lemon filling: (For 8-10 tart shells)

1/2 cup lemon juice

2 tbsp flour

2 tbsp corn flour

2 tbsp butter

3/4 cup sugar

2-3 drops yellow color

4 tbsp cold water

Method:

• Sieve the flour and salt together. Rub butter into the flour with finger tips till you get crumbly mixture. (If using yellow or salted butter add 1/2 tbsp sugar)
• Knead lightly with cold water to form dough. (Don’t over work)
• Wrap in a damp cloth or cling film and refrigerate for 15-20 min.
• Roll out tart dough into 1/4" thick. Cut into small tarts with cutter or any lid.
• Press into small tart shells and prick them with fork all over.
• Bake at 200 deg C for 10-15 min. (Keep watch after 10 min)
• Once the shells are ready, keep aside to cool.
• Mix all the ingredients for the filling and microwave at 100% power for 4-5 min or till thick. Keep stirring after every min.
• Cool it and fill the mixture in tart shells.
• Garnish with cherries or sweet cream and serve.