Description
These delightful Lemon Curd Puff Pastry Cups are a perfect blend of flaky pastry and zesty lemon curd, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Puff pastry (1 box
- about 17 ounces)
- Lemon curd (1 cup)
- Egg (1 large
- lightly beaten)
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while keeping the puff pastry cold until ready to use.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares that fit into your muffin tin.
- Gently press the pastry squares into the muffin tin, creating little cups.
- Brush the edges of the cups with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before filling with lemon curd.
- Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries if desired before serving.
Notes
For a brighter flavor, try using homemade lemon curd. Remember to keep your puff pastry cold until right before you use it for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry cup
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Lemon Curd Puff Pastry Cups, dessert, lemon curd, puff pastry, baking, American dessert