Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our delectable Lemon and Raisin Tarts. These charming pastries feature a buttery shortcrust pastry enveloping a luscious filling of tangy lemon curd and plump, juicy raisins. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and sour, with the citrusy brightness of the lemon zest tantalizing your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of creating these delightful treats. Discover the classic Lemon Tart recipe, featuring a luscious lemon curd filling, or explore variations such as the Lemon Curd and Raspberry Tart, combining the tangy sweetness of lemon with the vibrant burst of raspberries. For a unique twist, try the White Chocolate and Lemon Tart, where the creamy richness of white chocolate harmonizes perfectly with the zesty lemon flavor. And for those who prefer a touch of boozy indulgence, the Limoncello Tart infuses the lemon curd with a hint of Italian liqueur, creating a sophisticated and enchanting dessert.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
RAISIN TART
This simple tart is loaded with golden and dark raisins and flavored with a hint of lemon. Martha made this recipe on episode 509 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch double-crust tart
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine golden and dark raisins in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak 15 minutes. Drain, and return raisins to bowl. Add sugar, flour, and lemon zest and juice; stir to combine, and set aside to thicken for about 10 minutes.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out 1 pate brisee disk to an 1/8-inch thickness. Carefully drape over a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Working quickly, roll out remaining pate brisee disk to an 1/8-inch thickness. Use a ruler to measure a 9-inch circle in center, and mark lightly without cutting through dough. With a 1/2-inch round cutter, cut holes within the marked circle about 1 inch apart.
- Fill prepared tart pan with raisin mixture. Using a pastry brush, gently brush edge of dough in tart pan with water, and top with perforated dough, making sure to center it. Using kitchen shears, trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Press doughs together to seal. Using a rolling pin, roll over top of tart, flush with rim, and remove dough scraps. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees with rack placed in lower third of oven. Whisk together egg yolk and cream in a small bowl. Brush sparingly onto tart and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Place tart on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake 20 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees, and bake until dark golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes more. (If tart browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.) Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
LEMONY WALNUT-RAISIN GALETTE
This flaky, buttery pastry dessert has a filling of fruit, walnuts, coconut and cinnamon. There's a lot to love! For even more appeal, dollop sweetened whipped cream on top of each serving. -Ellen Kozak, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut unpeeled lemon into 8 wedges; remove seeds. Place wedges in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in walnuts, raisins, spreadable fruit, coconut and cinnamon., Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush with butter. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Spoon filling onto center of phyllo, leaving a 2-in. border on all sides. Fold edges of phyllo over filling, leaving center uncovered. Brush folded edges with butter. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Using parchment, carefully slide galette onto a wire rack to cool slightly. If desired, serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BEST RAISIN CURRANT BUTTER TARTS
Homemade pastry is cut into 4-inch rounds and fitted into muffin pans. It is then filled with a butter, brown sugar and raisin and currant filling. Bigger (and better) than the tarts you would buy in a store.
Provided by TEENCHEF2
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl; cut in the shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until the flour mixture is moistened. When you squeeze a handful of the moistened pastry mixture, it should form a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray 36 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Roll pastry out 1/8-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4-inch rounds; press rounds into the bottom and up sides of muffin cups to make tart shells.
- Beat brown sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract just until combined. Stir raisins and currants into butter mixture; fill tart shells with mixture 2/3-full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes; leaving oven closed, reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and bake until filling is bubbly and pastry is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 211.5 mg, Sugar 36.8 g
THE BEST LEMON TART EVER
Very lemony-flavored with a shortbread crust; to die for! You can make smaller slices and tart can yield 16. Very decadent!
Provided by ChefChristi1221
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine butter, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer; mix ingredients thoroughly with a paddle attachment. Mix flour into butter mixture to make a smooth dough. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan; refrigerate crust for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake crust until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl until smooth. Pour lemon filling into crust. Cover edges of crust with strips of aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Bake tart until filling is set, about 20 minutes. Cool completely and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Carbohydrate 78.8 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 50.9 g
LEMON AND RAISIN TARTS
Make and share this Lemon and Raisin Tarts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookalot 2
Categories Tarts
Time 30m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except raisins.
- Place a few raisins in each tart shell.
- Fill 2/3 with lemon mixture.
- Bake 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes~.
Tips:
- For a crispier tart shell, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- To prevent the filling from curdling, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy before adding the lemon juice.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the egg wash onto the tart shells.
- To make sure the tarts are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, use Meyer lemons.
- To add a bit of crunch, sprinkle some chopped walnuts or pistachios on top of the tarts before baking.
- If you're short on time, you can use store-bought puff pastry instead of making your own.
Conclusion:
Lemon and raisin tarts are a delicious and refreshing dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. They're perfect for a special occasion or a simple afternoon treat. With their bright citrus flavor and chewy raisins, these tarts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give these lemon and raisin tarts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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