Dessert for 12
Lemon Tarts
$1.52for 415 minServes 12
These tart shells hold a bright lemon filling made with eggs, sugar, and butter, then bake until firm.
Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.33Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.56 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDesserts
$0.38 per serving$1.52 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 batch cream cheese pastry tart shells
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and arrange the pastry tart shells on a baking sheet.
- Whisk the lemon juice, eggs, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook the mixture for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the butter until smooth, then divide the filling among the tart shells.
- Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, until the filling is firm and the eggs reach 160 F.
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