Lemon Tassies

Indulge in the zesty sweetness of Lemon Tassies—delightful bite-sized treats that combine a buttery cream cheese crust with a tangy, fresh lemon filling. These mini tart-like desserts are perfect for spring gatherings, tea parties, or holiday platters, offering a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. With their melt-in-your-mouth crust, made from just three simple ingredients, and a luscious lemon filling brightened by real lemon juice and zest, they strike the perfect balance between rich and refreshing. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these elegant lemon tassies are as visually stunning as they are irresistibly delicious. Ready in under an hour, they’re an easy yet impressive dessert to please a crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 85 grams Cream cheese, softened
• 130 grams All-purpose flour
• 120 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 45 ml Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line it with mini baking cups.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the all-purpose flour gradually and mix until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces.

Step 4

Press one piece of dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup in the mini muffin tin, creating a small tart shell.

Step 5

In another mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the lemon filling into each prepared tart shell, being careful not to overfill.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are lightly golden and the filling is set.

Step 8

Remove the tassies from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, dust the tops of the tassies with powdered sugar for garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(568.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2215.3

Total Fat 130.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 560.3mg	0%
Sodium 404.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 139.9g
Protein 26.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 160.3mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 376.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.1%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 43.2%