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Lemon Curd Tartlet
Serving Size: 6
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Ingredients:
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Tartlet
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup swerve sweetener or sweetener of choice
1 tbsp psyllium husk
1 egg
3 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cup blackberries
water as needed
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Lemon Curd
3 eggs
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup swerve sweetener or sweetener of choice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions:
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Tartlet
1. Combine butter and swerve in a mixing bowl.
2. Beat in egg gradually until smooth.
3. Include the psyllium husk and almond flour.
4. Transfer to a kitchen counter and give it a gentle swirl.
5. If necessary, add more water to the dough until it’s smooth.
6. Place the dough between two baking paper sheets.
7. Trim a circle to fit the bottom of the muffin pan. Cut a strip that is 7 inches long and 1 inch wide using the remaining dough.
8. Refrigerate the dough for three hours.
9. Use butter to grease the muffin pan.
10. Fill the muffin tin with the bottom circles.
11. After inserting the dough strip into the muffin tin, refrigerate for an additional half-hour.
12. For blind baking, fill the tartlets with baking beads or rice covered in aluminium foil.
13. Turn the oven on to 350°F.
14. In the oven, give the tartlets ten minutes.
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Stuffing
1. In a dish, beat eggs, lemon juice, vanilla essence, and swerve sweetener.
2. Set the bowl over a heating pot of water.
3. Cook and stir the curd for ten minutes, or until it thickens.
4. Take off the heat and mix in the butter. Give it a five-minute rest.
5. Fill the prepared tartlet with the curd.
6. Add blackberries as a garnish.
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264 calories, 9g carbohydrates, 5g net carbohydrates, 9g protein, and 23g fat. These delicious keto-friendly tartlets with lemon curd are the ideal combination of nutrition and taste. For those on a ketogenic diet, they are the perfect evening treat because each serving only contains 5g of net carbohydrates and 23g of fat. These tartlets, which are low in carbohydrates and packed with the zesty tang of fresh lemon curd, are perfectly sweet and tart, with a buttery almond flour crust.
Rich and crumbly almond flour crust forms the cornerstone of these tartlets. It adds a light nutty flavour to the lemon curd that accentuates its zesty undertones. Press the dough into small tartlet pans using a combination of almond flour, melted butter, and a small amount of sweetener (erythritol or stevia) to make the crust. The crusts are golden brown and ready to hold the rich lemon curd after a short bake in the oven.
The lemon curd filling is definitely the highlight of these tartlets. The curd, which is made with butter, egg yolks, and fresh lemon juice, is creamy and flavourful to the extreme. Rich butter balances the acidity of the lemon to create a creamy, tangy filling that melts in your tongue. To keep the carbs low and maintain that wonderful sweetness that goes so well with the tartness of the lemon, a keto-friendly sweetener is used. Before being spooned into the tartlet shells that have already been baked, the curd is slowly heated over low heat until it thickens to the ideal consistency.
Bite-sized treats, each tartlet’s buttery almond shell serves as the ideal vehicle for the tart lemon curd. What makes these tartlets so delicious is the contrast between the creamy, acidic filling and the crunchy shell. Furthermore, because each dish only contains 5g of net carbohydrates, they are a great fit for a ketogenic diet, letting you indulge in a decadent dessert without worrying about breaking out of ketosis.
These ketogenic tartlets are a terrific way to satisfy your daily fat macros because they’re low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats. Almond flour, butter, and egg yolks—all high in nutrients that promote general health—provide the 23g of fat per tartlet. These components’ fats help you feel full and content for longer, which lessens the chance that you’ll snack on higher-carb items later in the evening.
Not only are these Lemon Curd Tartlet Cuties delicious, but they are also quite simple to prepare. They are a great option for hectic evenings when you want something sweet but don’t have time to bake because both the crust and the filling can be made ahead of time. You may prepare a batch at the start of the week and have a tartlet or two whenever the mood strikes because they keep well in the refrigerator.
Finally, these Lemon Curd Tartlet Cuties are a delicious keto-friendly treat that combines the rich, buttery deliciousness of almond flour with the zesty, vibrant flavour of lemon. They are the ideal evening treat for anyone trying to satiate their sweet craving while sticking to their ketogenic goals, as each serving only contains 5g of net carbs and 23g of fat. You can have these tartlets as a lunchtime snack or after supper, and they will quickly become a staple in your keto recipe collection.