Lemon Chess Tassies Mini
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly sweet, Lemon Chess Tassies Mini are the perfect bite-sized treats to elevate any dessert table. Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust and a luscious lemon chess filling made with fresh lemon juice and zest, these mini tarts pack bold citrus flavor into every bite. Ideal for parties, brunches, or a refreshing afternoon indulgence, these tassies are baked to perfection and finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and an easy-to-follow process, this recipe combines the simplicity of classic southern chess pie with the charm of a mini dessert. Perfect for lemon lovers and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, these mini tassies can be stored for days, making them as practical as they are delicious. Add this recipe to your collection for zesty, bite-sized bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar for the crust. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of each cavity in the mini muffin tin.
Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they appear set but not fully browned. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
While the crusts are baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Spoon the lemon filling evenly into the partially baked crusts, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
Return the filled tassies to the oven and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the middle.
Remove from the oven and allow the tassies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, lightly dust the tops of the Lemon Chess Tassies with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
