Creamy Citrus Tartlets

Creamy Citrus Tartlets
45 min.
30
51kcal

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Introducing our delightful Creamy Citrus Tartlets, the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion! With their vibrant flavors and creamy textures, these tartlets are set to become a crowd favorite at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a chic cocktail party, a festive holiday dinner, or simply indulging in an afternoon snack, these tartlets are easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Made with luscious orange and lemon curd, each tartlet is encased in a delicate, crispy phyllo shell that adds an irresistible crunch. The combination of zesty citrus flavors, combined with the rich, fluffy texture of whipped cream, creates a mouthwatering experience that is both refreshing and satisfying. To elevate these tartlets even further, we’ve included aromatic almond extract, lending an enchanting depth to every bite.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these tartlets can be made in advance and chilled, allowing you to focus on mingling and enjoying time with your guests. The charming presentation, adorned with fresh mint leaves, makes them as visually appealing as they are delicious! So go ahead, get creative in the kitchen, and treat your friends and family to these creamy citrus delights – they won’t be able to resist coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract divided
  • 0.3 cup lemon curd 
  • 30 servings garnish: mint leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup orange curd 
  • 4.2 ounce phyllo pastry shells frozen mini
  • cup whipping cream divided

Equipment

  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Bake pastry shells according to package directions; cool completely.
  2. Beat 1/2 cup whipping cream, orange curd, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract at medium speed with an electric mixer until thickened and soft peaks form. Spoon the mixture evenly into half of pastry shells.
  3. Beat lemon curd, remaining cream, and remaining extract at medium speed with an electric mixer until thickened and soft peaks form. Spoon into remaining shells. Chill tartlets 1 hour.
  4. Garnish, if desired.
  5. *Strawberry curd may be substituted.
  6. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Dickinson's Orange Curd and Lemon Curd.

Nutrition Facts

Calories51kcal
Protein6.67%
Fat61.12%
Carbs32.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.42
Glycemic Load
0.08
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.60695652080619%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.65mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:50.99kcal
2.55%
Fat:3.66g
5.63%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.35%
Carbohydrates:4.34g
1.45%
Net Carbohydrates:4.2g
1.53%
Sugar:1.93g
2.15%
Cholesterol:8.96mg
2.99%
Sodium:18.25mg
0.79%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:0.9g
1.8%
Vitamin A:163.6IU
3.27%
Vitamin C:1.43mg
1.73%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes