Lemon Raspberry Tarts for Two is the perfect dessert recipe to share with someone special! Flaky pastry, creamy lemon filling and fresh raspberries!
Puff pastry has to be one of my favorite things to work with - I really love how you can cut it into any shape you want and use about any kind of filling you desire. And as most of you know, I {heart} lemons, let me count the ways. Lemon pull apart rolls, anyone?
Well, another way I enjoy lemons is in lemon curd, and the recipe I'm sharing below is super easy to make and comes out perfect every time. But if you are running short on time, feel free to substitute premade lemon curd, or check out this lemon curd recipe- it's OK, really!
Ingredients
- puff pastry
- fresh raspberries
- granulated sugar
- lemons
- egg
- cream cheese
- vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
Variations
Feel free to substitute the raspberries for other fruit like strawberries, blackberries or blueberries. Just use fresh fruit no frozen.
FAQs
You cannot freeze the entire dessert since it is not baked. You could freeze the puff shells for up to 2 months then proceed with rest of recipe. It will lose some of its crispiness though
Yes. It is fine to do this just be sure it is well covered in its wrapper. Use the pastry the next day or up to 24 hours.
Lemon curd can be frozen for up to 1 month in a freezer container just be sure to leave ½" as it might expand as it freezes. It will also last in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up 4 weeks.
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Lemon Raspberry Tarts
A perfect dessert for two!
Ingredients
- one sheet puffed pastry
- 36 raspberries
- Sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk (save whites for pastry brushing)
- 8 ounces ⅓ less fat softened cheese cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
- For puffs: on a floured surface roll the pastry into an 10" square and cut into 4 equal squares.
- Place squares on a sheet and then lightly score ½" around edges with a sharp kife
- Mix the egg white with 1 tablespoon water then brush on edges of pastry and sprinkle with some sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown - remove from oven, rescore and then press the puffed middle to just below the scored edge (be sure not to cut all the way through)
- For Curd: mix lemon juice, zest and ¼ cup sugar over medium heat until boiling
- In a separate bowl beat egg and additional yolk.
- Whisk lemon mixture in eggs (be sure to add a little bit at a time and constantly whisk so you don't end up with eggs cooking)
- Add back to pan over medium heat whisking constantly until thickened. Strain through a fine sieve into another bowl, place plastic wrap on top (after it cools a bit) and cool completely
- For filling: in a medium bowl beat the cream cheese, ½ cup lemon curd then add vanilla and powdered sugar mixing until smooth
- To assemble: place about 3 tablespoons of filling on pastry and top with 9 raspberries. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated one day.
- Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 379Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 257mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 3gSugar: 37gProtein: 9g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
I'm so glad you are here today because it is the 12th of the month, and what makes this so special is that our #12blogger group is back with 12 recipes (12 ingredients or less).
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Carlee says
Oh man, those look delicious. They look so pretty too!
Justine Sulia says
I think I'd take both of these for myself!
Sam @ Living The Dutch Dream says
I make a version of this just using custard and I normally get rave reviews but I really fancy trying your version as the lemon filling sounds yummy!
Ashlyn Edwards says
These are SO beautiful! I love lemon and raspberry together. And just the right amount when made for two! Though I would probably eat both of them myself. 😉
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That dusting of powdered sugar seals the deal for me! These are gorgeous!
Jamie Sherman says
I love these little tarts, Deb! As you know, I'm a sucker for anything lemon - and berries just make it even more awesome!
Baking Ginger says
Aren't these just beautiful! I love that they are made for 2! YUM
Julie Evink says
These look amazing and just the thing to get me into the spring mood!
Cathy Trochelman says
Deb, these tarts are absolutely gorgeous! They would be perfect for Easter brunch!!!
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
These are so gorgeous and make me excited for spring!
Nancy Piran says
I absolutely LOVE using puff pastry! These look amazing!
EZPZ Mealz says
I just love puff pastry so much! There is just something about buttery pastry dough, add in those beautiful berries. Mmm. Your photos are beautiful.
Kimberly Lewis says
Hello fabulous! I'm just stopping by to let you know that we will be featuring your yummy tarts at our party that starts tonight at 7 pm. Pinned and tweeted! Thanks for sharing them with us! Lou Lou Girls
Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says
I pinned for future reference. Everyone needs a go-to quick dessert. Thanks. 🙂
Crystal Estell says
I want to reach out and grab one of these! It looks so good! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to try it!
Uncookie Cutter says
How yummy! My son loves anything lemon and my daughter - raspberries! Sounds like the perfect combo. I'd love for you to stop by and share at our new link party - where we make the features! Thanks for sharing! http://uncookiecutter.com/2016/02/pineapple-cake-you-link-it-we-make-it-2/
Debra Clark says
What a beautiful dessert, it looks amazing! I will definitely be making this for my hubby!
Charlene says
Oh man these are calling my name!
Theresa says
The perfect combo & this dessert looks amazing.Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Party @DearCreatives Pinned & shared.
Kimm Boes says
That is a pretty dessert and they look delicious.
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Linda Nelson says
Wow! They look so pretty, almost too pretty to eat.