Description
Flaky, buttery pastries filled with zesty lemon curd and topped with a sweet glaze. A quick weekend treat using store-bought dough for easy, rich pastry layers with bright citrus flavor that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
300 g ready-made puff pastry or gluten-free alternative
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
1 large egg yolk + 1 tsp water, for egg wash
Confectioners’ sugar (for optional topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C (395°F) and line baking trays with parchment paper
Roll pastry into a rectangle (12×16 in) on floured surface
Cut 3 in diameter circles using a cookie cutter
Press a shallow dent into the center of each circle
Brush pastries with egg yolk wash mixture
Spoon 1 tablespoon of lemon curd into the center dent of each pastry
Top with lemon zest and confectioners’ sugar immediately after baking
Notes
For gluten-free option, ensure store-bought pastry contains xanthan gum
Re-roll pastry scraps gently into new shapes to maintain flakiness
Strain homemade lemon curd for a smoother filling
Use milk instead of egg wash if required by dietary restrictions
Cool completely before glazing to prevent sogginess
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 2g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg