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Lemon-Lime Pastry Bites

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Delightful pastry bites filled with a refreshing lemon-lime curd, perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed Ensure fully thawed for best texture
  • 1 egg (for egg wash) Brush edges for color
For the citrus curd
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust for sweetness preference
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp butter, cubed
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
For decoration
  • Powdered sugar For dusting
  • Lemon or lime zest curls For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the puff pastry into small squares and press them into mini muffin tins.
  2. Brush the edges with egg wash to give them a golden color.
  3. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 10–12 minutes until golden and puffed.
Making the Curd
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lime juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and egg yolk.
  2. Cook this mixture over medium heat until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in the cubed butter and heavy cream until smooth.
  4. Let it cool slightly.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the cooled citrus cream into the baked pastry cups generously.
  2. Dust the tops with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon or lime zest.
Chill & Serve
  1. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
  2. Serve chilled, paired with tea or coffee for an extra touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 6g

Notes

Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before using for flaky texture. Stir the curd constantly to prevent sticking. Adjust sugar in curd for desired sweetness.
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