Do you love lemons and want to make a delicious dessert with this fruit? Then you will love this recipe that is simple, quick, and tasty. In just 5 minutes, you can prepare a lemon dessert that will make everyone’s mouth water. Check out the ingredients and preparation method below and be amazed by this incredible lemon dessert.
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 egg
- 2 oz (60g) sugar
- 1.75 oz (50g) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 5.25 to 7 oz (150g to 200g) flour
For the cream:
- 1 egg yolk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1.25 oz (35g) sugar
- 0.7 oz (20g) cornstarch
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 8.5 fl oz (250ml) milk
For decoration:
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Mint leaves
Preparation method:
- In a bowl, mix the egg and sugar until smooth.
- Add the melted butter and mix well.
- Add the baking powder and grated lemon zest, stirring until incorporated.
- Gradually add the sifted flour to the mixture, stirring until you get a smooth, lump-free dough.
- Divide the dough equally among the prepared mini tart pans and shape it as if making a tart.
- Make small holes with a fork all over the dough in the pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the mini cakes are golden and firm to the touch.
- While the cakes bake, prepare the cream. In a saucepan, mix the egg yolk, lemon zest, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens and becomes smooth.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before removing from the pans.
- Spoon the cream over them and decorate with fresh fruits and mint leaves before serving.
