Thai-Inspired Mini Kaffir Lime Tarts
These mini tarts are filled with kaffir lime curd for a unique and delicious Thai-inspired twist.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 18 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- kaffir lime zest
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
Instructions
- 1
Combine sugar and kaffir lime zest in a food processor. Pulse until the zest is finely minced and completely incorporated into the sugar.
- 2
Cream the butter and sugar + zest mixture.
- 3
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
- 4
Add the lime juice and water.
- 5
Pour the whole mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it has thickened (approximately 10 minutes).
- 6
Save in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- 7
Cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy.
- 8
Add the beaten egg and mix until just incorporated.
- 9
Add the flour and salt and mix until a soft dough is formed.
- 10
Form the dough into a ball and place in saran wrap in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- 11
Once chilled, press the dough into your mini tart pans.
- 12
Use a fork to prick the bottom of each crust and place into a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove and let the mini tarts cool completely.
- 13
Fill the mini tart pastry shells with the cooled kaffir lime curd.
- 14
Sprinkle with additional kaffir lime zest, as desired. Enjoy!