Cranberry Lemon Curd Tarts

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Ingredients

Serves
9
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2 egg lightly beaten
2 egg yolks
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup undiluted frozen cranberry cocktail, thawed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp soft butter
18 frozen mini tart shells (baked as per package instructions)
1/2 cup whipped cream (sweetened with 2 tsp / 10 mL  granulated sugar)
1 tbsp orange rind, grated
Nutritional Facts
Amount Per Serving
420 Calories
Protein
6g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrate
53g

Directions

  1. Whisk together eggs, egg yolks and sugar in large microwaveable bowl. Stir in cranberry cocktail, lemon juice and butter.
  2. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, stir. Return to microwave; cook until mixture begins to boil and thickens, about 2 minutes longer. Stir until smooth.
  3. Pour through a fine strainer into bowl. Cover and chill in refrigerator. The mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  4. Fill each baked, cooled tart shell with about 1 tbsp (15 mL) cold curd just before serving.
  5. Garnish with whipped cream and lemon rind, if desired. Makes 18 mini tarts.

Tip: Try the lemon curd in jelly rolls, cakes and scones!