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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Lemon Curd Tarts with a Gingersnap Crust

curd and berry on gingersnap crust
I’m still loving lemon curd in EVERYTHING so here comes another easy dessert with an emphasis on lemon. You can buy lemon curd at the store or make your own with this quick lemon curd microwave recipe.

Ginger and lemon are a perfect pair. For the gingersnap crust I based the recipe on Martha Stewart’s Graham Cracker Crust in her book, “Martha Stewart’s Pies and Tarts”. I simply used gingersnap cookies rather than graham crackers.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs
6 TB butter
3 TB sugar
pinch of salt

Using a food processor pulse the cookies, sugar and salt until they reach a fine, crumb texture. Add the butter and pulse again until you have the ingredients combined.
gingersnaps processorgingersnap crumbscrumbs and buttercrumbs plus butter combined
Press in greased tart pans or muffin cups. I made my crusts on the thick side (1/2 inch at least) because I find they are easier to take out of the baking pan and they hold their shape nicely. If you prefer a shallow crust adjust accordingly.
baking cups plus crumbsgingersnap crust
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 10-13 minutes, or until the crusts are slightly browned. Let cool completely.
gingersnap crust bakedbaked gingersnap crusts
Add a dollop of lemon curd to the cooled crusts and top with raspberries.
lemon curd on ginger crustscurd and berry on gingersnap crust
And there you have an easy, bite-sized summer dessert!

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25 comments:

  1. Hi Holly!
    I love your blog and your photography! I nominated you for the Food Stories Award for Excellence in Storytelling. For more information about the award, go to http://foodstoriesblog.com/food-stories-award/
    Keep up the beautiful blogging! :)

    ~ Joanie

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  2. Hi Joanie,
    You certainly know how to brighten someone's day!! Thanks so much for this nomination and for your kind words. I'll be sure to share this blog joy with others too! Thanks again! Holly

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  3. I'm still sitting on some jars of lemon curd left from holiday gift-giving. Now they have a destination.

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    1. I'm so glad you've found a way to use that delicious lemon curd! It never lasts long at my house. I made a trifle last week that was good too. Maybe you could try that with whatever ingredients you have on hand? Thanks for your comment.

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  4. Mmm...your dessert posts have been fabulous Holly! I love topping my desserts with raspberries. So pretty!

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  5. I saw this first and then went to the lemon curd recipe.. Im back now. This looks yummy! Ill have to grab some cookies now too :)

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  6. It looks wonderful, and I really like the idea of gingersnap-crust
    The combination with lemon should be super delicious
    And these also look veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy nice!

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  7. They look delish and what a fabulous tutorial! Thanks for sharing and I am a new follower! I hope you have a great weekend coming up!!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.com

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    1. Hi Michelle, So nice to meet you and thanks for following along. I'll be sure to check out your blog too. Have a great night!
      Holly

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  8. Those look gorgeous! WOW! I love your little tart pans. So cute! Thanks so much for sharing this as well at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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  9. Your presentation is spot on...

    and the lemon curd with a raspberry...

    :)

    Sharing at Pinterest so I remember to make it {although it must be adapted to be GF}

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    1. Thank you so much for leaving a comment and it is always so much fun to have something pinned! I really appreciate your taking the time to do so and hope you have an easy time of adapting it to GF.

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  10. Lemon curd & gingersnaps are two of my favorite things!! I am pinning these! I'd love it if you would share them at the {what's shakin' link party}!
    http://shakentogether.blogspot.com/2012/06/whats-shakin-link-party-11-party-faves.html

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    1. Hi Keri, So glad to meet you and I appreciate your following along. I'd love to check out your link up, it's always fun to join the party! Holly

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    2. And I'm featuring these today ... come on over, link up and grab a featured party fave button :) YUM!!

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  11. Oh, wow, those look good! I love lemon curd! I think I was first introduced to it by a Martha Stewart Living magazine or cookbook. Time to make some!

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    1. Yes, I think I have a Martha Stewart cookbook with a lemon curd tart with a poppy seed crust. I'll have to try them! My mother-in-law introduced me to lemon curd. In England curds are even more common in desserts than here in the US.

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  12. That sounds delicious and your presentation is beautiful! I pinned it and can't wait to try it.

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  13. Visiting from Taylor House...this looks yummy and so easy to make. I love lemon curd. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  14. i pinned this already. Thanks so much. linda

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  15. Looks easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing! New follower from TGIF. Love for you to follow back when you get a chance.

    http://naptimeshopper.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Julie,
      I'll be sure to check out your blog too, thanks! I have a giveaway going on this week for an iTunes gift card. Be sure to enter by Sunday if you are interested. Have a great weekend!

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  16. Those look amazing! I would love if you would link these up to my Getting Crafty Weekend link up at Crafting in My Closet.
    http://tapeschkecrafts.blogspot.com/2012/06/getting-crafty-weekend-link-up-2.html
    Teresa
    Crafting in My Closet.

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