Description
Indulge in the refreshing burst of our Mini Keto Lemon Tarts! These delightful bite-sized desserts are crafted with a flaky almond flour crust and filled with zesty homemade lemon curd, offering a bright and tangy flavor without the guilt. Perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy evenings at home, each tart contains just 0.5 grams of carbs. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, these tarts will impress your family and friends while keeping your low-carb lifestyle intact. Elevate your dessert game with toppings like fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for that extra touch of elegance!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed & chilled
- 1 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 5 lemons
- 1 cup powdered allulose
- pinch of salt
- 5 egg yolks
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a food processor, combine almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, and salt. Add chilled butter and softened cream cheese; pulse until crumbly.
- Mix in an egg and rice vinegar until the dough holds together but remains chunky. Roll out between parchment paper until 1/2 cm thick.
- Cut circles from the dough using a biscuit cutter and press them into the muffin pan cavities. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden, then cool on a wire rack.
- For the lemon curd, zest four lemons and juice enough for 1/2 cup. In a saucepan, whisk together allulose, lemon zest, juice, salt, and egg yolks over medium heat until thickened. Stir in cubed butter gradually.
- Cool the curd completely before filling each tart shell to the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (25g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chill your ingredients for optimal crust flakiness. Experiment with different toppings such as toasted coconut flakes or mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.