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Easy Mini Lemon Tarts

April 8, 2015 by Amy 26 Comments

These Easy Mini Lemon Tarts are small fillo shells filled with a lemon custard and topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut!

Mini Lemon Tarts

Last weekend was delicious!

Sister Jen hosted Passover, as usual, although this time my mom passed the torch, making her explain the seder plate #nopressure. (But in true mom form, she printed everything out on index cards. So much for hardball!)

Mini Lemon Tarts with whipped cream

Anyway, my mom’s chopped chicken liver will bring you to your knees, friends. I don’t care what anyone says. And Jen made the best matzo ball soup with the richest broth. Mine whimpers in comparison.

For Easter Sunday, I made my favorite honey-orange glazed ham, along with rice pilaf, and sesame green beans. Ohmygoodness. So good!

Although, now I have four pounds of left over ham to find a home for. Breakfast enchiladas, split pea soup, and sandwiches for two weeks, it is!

Easy Mini Lemon Tarts with whipped cream and toasted coconut

I also made these easy mini lemon tarts. I’m such a sucker for anything lemon!

Everyone loved them. And why not? Tart, delicate, bite sized, and light. Eating four nine of them was effortless.

Easy Mini Lemon Tarts

other lemon desserts we love

Blueberry Lemon Scones

Lemon Peach Fizz

Easy Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd Pie

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Mini Lemon Tarts with Toasted Coconut
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Small fillo shells are filled with a lemon custard and topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon, mini lemon tarts, tarts
Servings: 30 tarts
Calories: 27 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 (1.9 ounce) boxes Athens® Mini Fillo Shells
  • whipped cream ,for serving
  • toasted coconut flakes ,for serving
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, flour, salt, and lemon zest until combined and smooth.

  3. Arrange Fillo shells on a baking sheet. Fill each shell with the lemon filling, almost to the top.

  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until custard has set.

  5. Remove from oven and let tarts cool completely.

  6. Serve at room temperature or chill for later, topped with a little dollop of whipped cream, toasted coconut, and lemon zest!

Nutrition Facts
Mini Lemon Tarts with Toasted Coconut
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 20mg1%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 22mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Danielle says

    July 2, 2019 at 8:11 am

    These are awesome and so easy to make! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious, healthy dessert!

    Reply
  2. Jan Winning says

    June 27, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    Bought a box of empty filo shells at Trader Joe’s by mistake thinking they were filled….so I put them back in freezer waiting for inspiration..the lemon filling is it ! I, too, am a sucker for anything lemon..

    Reply
  3. Debra says

    November 18, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Can these be made ahead of time? I am traveling for Thanksgiving and would like to take. The trip is a 10 hr drive. Thanks

    Reply
    • Amy @Belly Full says

      November 18, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      Yep! Although I would wait until just before serving to pipe any whipped cream on top.

      Reply
      • Debra says

        November 18, 2018 at 8:28 pm

        Do you think they would last the 10 hr car ride or should they be in a cooler with ice?

        Reply
  4. monica says

    September 20, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Love this recipies

    Reply
  5. Allison says

    June 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

    I came across this recipe on Pinterest. I’m a big fan of the Athens mini fillo cups, beside being adorable, I mean who doesn’t love a mini dessert, I’m also on Weight Watchers so they make the perfect little bite.
    I wanted to make these for a jewelry party I was hosting, well my Kroger store was out of lemons so I bought limes. These were delicious and a huge hit with my friends and family. They kept well in the fridge for a couple days too. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
    I figured out the WW points and they are 2pts each, 1 for the tart and 1 for the fresh whipped cream.

    Reply
  6. Judy says

    June 14, 2015 at 6:00 am

    I’m going to whip these together for the last day of school celebration extravaganza which is this Thursday. Would your mom consider sharing her magical chopped chicken livers? What about your sisters broth? I know I’m being extra needy/greedy but I really need to impress my mother in law. She’s very persnickety.

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      June 14, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Judy! – I’m certain they would share their recipes! But it might be a while before they have the time to write them up and send over…they have a lot going on right now. Would actually be great for me to have them also!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    April 21, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    I really love mini desserts. They always look so cute and like you put in a ton of effort. Plus, who doesn’t love a bite-sized anything?! But they’re also SO dangerous! I feel like I could eat a whole tray of these things no problem. #nom

    Reply
  8. Joanne says

    April 11, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    I love that you guys celebrate both holidays! I mean, why choose when you get to have two fabulous dinners, am I right? These mini tarts are adorable. I see them coming to a mother’s day near you.

    Reply
  9. Mom says

    April 9, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Amy’s not kidding. These were the perfect touch after such a large dinner celebration.

    Reply
  10. Aggie says

    April 9, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I love hearing about your Passover! Love how your mom printed the index cards :)

    These tarts are perfect, lemon and coconut = heavenly pairing.

    Reply
  11. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    April 9, 2015 at 5:32 am

    I don’t know what it is. . but I love holiday leftovers!! so much you can do. . plus you’re guaranteed good eats for like a week! and lemon + coconut makes the world go ’round. . love these mini tarts!!!

    Reply
  12. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    April 8, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    I heart these. A LOT!!

    Reply
  13. tanya says

    April 8, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    I love the flavor! Sweet little two bite pies! I could eat them all!

    Reply
  14. Jude says

    April 8, 2015 at 10:33 am

    ^^What ‘Dad’ said!
    These look so tart and refreshing and perfect for Spring.

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Yeessss. All of that. Anything lemon!

      Reply
  15. Dad says

    April 8, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Tartlet. Tartlet. I could eat a hundred of them…

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      April 8, 2015 at 9:46 am

      Tartlet. Tartlet. The word has lost all meaning. Lol…Paul and I can’t stop saying that!

      Reply
  16. Roberta B. says

    April 8, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Your first ingredient – 3/4 sweetened condensed milk. I assume it is 3/4 cup???

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      April 8, 2015 at 8:47 am

      Hi Roberta! Yes! And I forgot to indicate “cup” for the lemon juice, too. Oh my goodness..I think I was really tired when I wrote this up. All fixed, thank you!

      Reply
  17. Erin@WellPlated says

    April 8, 2015 at 5:59 am

    Amy, these are so darn cute (and I love that you celebrate both holidays!)

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      April 8, 2015 at 8:50 am

      Thanks, Erin! I do, too. It’s really fun for the kids…and me!

      Reply
  18. Sues says

    April 8, 2015 at 4:56 am

    These make me SO happy for spring!! :)

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      April 8, 2015 at 8:49 am

      Me too, Sues! And we just planted a new lemon tree, so yay lemons!!

      Reply

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