Categories Food Processor Mixer Citrus Egg Dessert Bake Lemon Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For crust:
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in processor. Add butter. Using on/off turns, cut in butter until coarse meal forms. Add yolks and process until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball. Divide into 6 equal portions. Press 1 dough portion over bottom and up sides of 4 1/4- to 4 1/2-inch-diameter tartlet pan with 3/4-inch-high sides and removable bottom. Repeat with remaining dough, forming 6 tartlets total. Place on rimmed baking sheet, cover with plastic, and chill 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake crusts until golden, pressing with back of fork if crusts bubble, about 20 minutes. Cool.
- For filling:
- Whisk eggs, yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, and lemon peel in medium metal bowl. Place bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water; whisk until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon and lime juices. Whisk until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter in 3 additions, whisking until smooth. Strain lemon curd through fine sieve into medium bowl. Press plastic directly onto surface of curd. Chill until cold, at least 5 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 1 1/4 cups lemon curd in large bowl; reserve. Divide remaining curd among tartlet crusts, spreading evenly over bottoms.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until frothy. Add salt and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold half of egg whites into reserved lemon curd. Gently fold in remaining whites. Divide egg-white mixture among tartlets, sealing to crust edges and mounding in center. Bake until filling is golden brown and set, about 13 minutes. Let tartlets stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Push pan bottoms up, releasing tartlets. Transfer tartlets to plates. Dust tartlets with powdered sugar and serve warm or let stand up to 30 minutes.
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Ismail Patel
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these lemon soufflé tartlets. They were delicious, elegant, and perfect for a special occasion.
Mahar Mobile
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tartlets didn't turn out as expected. They were still delicious, but they didn't have the same light and fluffy texture as the ones in the pictures.
Sheriffo BARROW
[email protected]These tartlets are a bit pricey, but they're worth the splurge. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Sweet Thang
[email protected]I love the way these tartlets look. They're so elegant and sophisticated.
Anita Estrada
[email protected]These tartlets are the perfect size for a single serving. They're also very portable, making them a great option for picnics or potlucks.
Dilli Neupane
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed these tartlets. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
heathyycliffyy
[email protected]These tartlets are a lot of work to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Jeyasmin Akter
[email protected]I found the instructions for this recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it would be helpful if there were more step-by-step photos.
Florie Echipare
[email protected]These tartlets are too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more tart lemon flavor.
Joquanta Allen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tartlets didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Falinstar Op
[email protected]These tartlets are a bit pricey, but they're worth every penny. They're the perfect special occasion dessert.
Navin Mandal
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of soufflés, but these tartlets changed my mind. They're so delicate and flavorful.
Mohsin ALIM
[email protected]The lemon flavor in these tartlets is so refreshing. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.
Samir shrestha
[email protected]These tartlets are so light and airy, they practically melt in your mouth.
Laura Ostermiller
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and tart in these tartlets. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sugar.
Abbas Mohmmand
[email protected]These lemon soufflé tartlets are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Aqeel
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these tartlets turned out perfectly. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were impressive.
Love Tension
[email protected]These tartlets were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. The final product was stunning and tasted even better than it looked.
Dulal Ali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these tartlets were surprisingly delicious. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the texture was perfect.
witchy woman
[email protected]These lemon soufflé tartlets were a hit at my dinner party! They were light and fluffy, with a perfectly tangy lemon flavor. My guests couldn't get enough of them.