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These simple lemon tarts have a tender, gluten-free crust is filled with a simple, honey-sweetened meyer lemon curd! Topped with fresh berries and colorful flowers, this lemon tart is the perfect spring time treat!  

Honey Lemon Tarts | Gluten & Dairy FreeI don’t necessarily love the heat that summer brings, but I find early spring to have the perfect temperatures for me. It’s just beginning to warm up as spring eases its way into our area and I’m thoroughly enjoying this time of transition. 

Spring makes me think of sunshine and pretty flowers, which inspired me to make these beautiful lemon tarts! To me, these lemon tarts are like spring translated into a dessert. They’re bursting with lemony flavor from fresh meyer lemon juice and topped with juicy berries and flowers from our garden. 

Honey Lemon Tarts | Gluten & Dairy FreeI really love mini, individual desserts, but you could also make these lemon tarts into one regular 8-9″ tart. The great thing about individual desserts is that you can dress each one up differently, which makes a pretty presentation plus gives a few different choices for your guests to choose from. You can top with different berries, meringue, candied lemon peel, flowers, a dusting of powdered sugar…the possibilities are endless!

Honey Lemon Tarts | Gluten & Dairy Free
Honey Lemon Tarts | Gluten & Dairy Free
Honey Lemon Tarts | Gluten & Dairy FreeThese tarts are made with a gluten and dairy free crust and honey sweetened lemon curd. They’re like the prettier version of a lemon bar and only take about thirty minutes to make too. I hope you give them a try! Happy spring!

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Lemon Tarts

  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 30 mins
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Description

A tender, gluten-free crust is filled with a simple, honey-sweetened meyer lemon curd! Topped with fresh berries and a colorful flowers, this dessert is the perfect spring time treat!

Ingredients

Scale

Crust:

Filling:

  • 3 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/3 – 1/2 cup honey, maple syrup, or other sweetener of choice (1/3 cup was plenty for my taste)
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup meyer lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (can use dairy-free)

Meringue:

Instructions

Crust:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Blend together flours and salt. Use a fork or pastry blender to cut coconut oil into the flour mixture. Mix in honey/maple syrup a tablespoon at a time, blending until mixture holds together when pressed.
  2. Evenly divide mixture between four individual tart pans (mine were 4.5″. Can also use one 8″ tart pan). Use the bottom of a flat glass or measuring cup to press the crust firmly into the bottom and sides of the tart pans.
  3. Place tart pans onto a baking sheet and place into the oven to partially bake the crusts for 8-10 minutes. Remove and let cool while you make the lemon filling.

Filling:

  1. Place eggs, egg yolks, honey, pinch of salt, and lemon juice into a medium heavy bottomed sauce pan and mix together well. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened and reads about 175 degrees F on a thermometer, should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until evenly incorporated.
  3. Distribute the filing between the partially baked tart shells and place back into the oven for 15-20 minutes, until center is set but still jiggles slightly when moved. Cool slightly and then refrigerate throughly before serving. Top with fresh berries or meringue and serve. Makes four individual tarts or one 8-inch tart. Refrigerate leftovers.

Meringue: (optional)

  1. Place egg whites, sweetener, and cream of tartar into a medium heat-safe bowl and set over a small pot of boiling water. Careful not to let the bowl touch the water.
  2. Whisk the egg whites constantly for 3-5 minutes, until mixture is very warm to the touch.
  3. Pour egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or large mixing bowl. Begin to beat on low for 1 minute and then slowly increase the speed to high. Beat until mixture begins to fluff up and hold stiff peaks, about 4-6 minutes. Careful not to over-beat.
  4. Scoop egg white mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large round or star tip and pipe designs over the cooled, baked tart. Lightly toast with a kitchen torch.
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert, Gluten-Free

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Comments

  1. Amisha says

    These tarts are truly extremely pretty and beautiful! I cant get over how gorgeous each and every picture is! It truly captivates spring with the bright yellow, and the flowers! You are amazing Joscelyn! I cant say it enough about your recipes and your pictures! 🙂

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  5. Asha Shivakumar says

    Seriously the prettiest little tarts every. So so beautifully captured. I like all the ingredients and the bright beautiful yellow. I need to try your version out for my lemon loving friend.
    Stunning!! Pinned.
    xx

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  6. Tine says

    You’re my favourite food blogger! Your photos are always gorgeous and your recipes so creative! This tart looks absolutely delicious, cannot wait to try it out myself

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  7. Emily says

    Awsome! it looks so colorful and must be delicious 🙂 I really like the way you combine these ingredients together. Thank you for your good tarts!

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  17. Cait Weingartner says

    These Lemon Tarts look as beautiful as they do delicious! I can’t imagine a more perfect Easter or Mother’s Day dessert show stopper. I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try.

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  21. Minna Lee says

    Oh my goodness, Joscelyn– these are absolutely stunning! That bright pop of yellow is perfect for spring. Haven’t ever tried to make tarts but it’s good to know they can be done gluten-free like this and hold intact. I adore lemon curd too!

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