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Mini Lemon Flower Tarts

The perfect little dessert.
Course Dessert, Tart
Cuisine All-American
Keyword lemon curd, pie crusts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin

Ingredients

  • 2 packages refrigerated pie crusts, thawed
  • 1 can lemon pie filling OR 1 jar lemon curd
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
  • whipped cream, lemon flavored chips, candied lemon peel, garnish

Instructions

  • On floured work space unroll pie crusts.
  • With a floured rolling pin, roll out each pie crust dough.
  • Cut out as many flowers as possible.
  • Re-roll scrapes and cut more flowers, if needed.
  • Cut out 24 flower shapes.
  • Center each flower over a mini muffin depression.
  • Fold alternate petals inward, gently push the dough down into the bottom.
  • Gently push the outer petals against the muffin pan sides.
  • Then push the inner 3 petals against the sides and outer 3 petals.
  • Making a flower petal design.
  • Prick each bottom of shells with fork twice.
  • Bake at 425 for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Carefully remove shells to wire rack to cool.
  • Fill each shell with lemon curd or pie filling.
  • When shells are completely cool, dust "petals" with powdered sugar.
  • Top with whipped cream, candied lemon peel and/or lemon chips