Tiny Lemon Tarts

Name: Tiny Lemon Tarts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Dash of salt; 3/4 cup water; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 12 baked 2-inch pastry shells; Whipped cream (optional); Grated lemon rind (optional)

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash of salt
3/4 cup water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup lemon juice
12 baked 2-inch pastry shells
Whipped cream (optional)
Grated lemon rind (optional)

Directions

1

Combine sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually add water, stirring well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
2

Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into eggs; add egg mixture to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
3

Remove from heat. Add butter, lemon rind, and juice; stir until butter melts. Cool slightly; spoon into pastry shells. Cool completely. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and grated lemon rind, if desired.