Lemon Tassies
Indulge in the zesty sweetness of Lemon Tassies—delightful bite-sized treats that combine a buttery cream cheese crust with a tangy, fresh lemon filling. These mini tart-like desserts are perfect for spring gatherings, tea parties, or holiday platters, offering a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. With their melt-in-your-mouth crust, made from just three simple ingredients, and a luscious lemon filling brightened by real lemon juice and zest, they strike the perfect balance between rich and refreshing. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these elegant lemon tassies are as visually stunning as they are irresistibly delicious. Ready in under an hour, they’re an easy yet impressive dessert to please a crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 85 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 130 grams All-purpose flour
- 120 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 45 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line it with mini baking cups.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the all-purpose flour gradually and mix until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces.
Press one piece of dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup in the mini muffin tin, creating a small tart shell.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the lemon filling into each prepared tart shell, being careful not to overfill.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are lightly golden and the filling is set.
Remove the tassies from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the tops of the tassies with powdered sugar for garnish.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.6 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.2 g | 391% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 560 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 404 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.7 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*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.
