Lemon Dream Tassies Cookie Cups Cookie Mix
Transport your taste buds to citrus heaven with these Lemon Dream Tassies Cookie Cups, a perfect blend of buttery, cream cheese cookie dough and tangy lemon filling. These bite-sized delights, featuring freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest, are baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin pan for a gorgeous presentation. The soft and flaky cookie shell cradles a silky, tart filling enriched with sweetened condensed milk, creating the ultimate balance of sweetness and zest. Ready in under an hour, these easy-to-make treats are perfect for spring gatherings, holiday platters, or any time you're craving a pop of citrus brightness. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch, and enjoy them chilled or at room temperature. Whether you're a lemon lover or a fan of mini desserts, these tassies are destined to be a standout addition to your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or line with mini cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Divide the dough evenly into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and press it into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cavity, forming a small cup shape.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
Fill each cookie cup with a tablespoon of the lemon filling, ensuring not to overfill.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges of the cookie cups are lightly golden and the filling is set.
Remove the tassies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful garnish if desired.
Store the Lemon Dream Tassies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.6 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.6 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 809 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.9 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 991 mg | 21% | |
*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.
