
Lemon Tartlets Weight Watchers
Do you like lemon? Or do you hate lemon?
I am one of those that goes on a lemon kick for days, everything has to lemon!
Then, just as quickly I don’t want anything lemon for a time.
These little lemon tarts though are something I can eat anytime.
They aren’t too sweet nor are they too tart.
The filling is creamy and light.
And the crust is flaky and moist, not dry at all!
You simply have to give these little pies a fair chance.
If your guests like lemon then this is a perfect answer to what is for dessert.
These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup fat free whipped topping
- 30 mini phyllo shells
These are the INSTRUCTIONS For preparation:
- Place sugar, lemon zest and eggs in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan; set over medium heat. Whisk constantly until mixture is combined and warmed through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and butter; cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened and bubbly, about 4 to 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and thickened; once chilled, fold in whipped topping until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place prebaked phyllo shells on a cookie sheet; bake until crispy, about 5 minutes. Let cool and then spoon about 2 teaspoons lemon mixture into each shell. Yields 1 tartlet per serving.
These little one person pies are the answer to dessert for as large group.
And they are much fancier than a lemon donut!
After all the heavy dishes at Thanksgiving and with the chocolate delights coming for Christmas, this lemon tart is just the thing to hit that spot that you are craving to fill.
A nice cup of tea or coffee is all you will need! Try these today.
I have three go to crusts for my desserts. See my All Butter Pastry Crust, No Bake Oreo Crust and my Easy Basic Graham Cracker Crust just click on the recipe you need!.
Lemon Tartlets Weight Watchers
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup fat free whipped topping
- 30 mini phyllo shells
Instructions
- Place sugar, lemon zest and eggs in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan; set over medium heat. Whisk constantly until mixture is combined and warmed through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and butter; cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened and bubbly, about 4 to 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and thickened; once chilled, fold in whipped topping until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place prebaked phyllo shells on a cookie sheet; bake until crispy, about 5 minutes. Let cool and then spoon about 2 teaspoons lemon mixture into each shell. Yields 1 tartlet per serving.
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Have you tried this recipe using Monkfruit sweetener? I’d be curious to know how it turned out! Thank you!!
No I haven’t Kim. If you give the monkfruit a try please come back and let me know!! Thanks for asking.
I’m a huge fan of lemon desserts.
Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade
I am the only lemon lover in my home. But I do like to freeze some things! Enjoy the week and stay safe!
thanks for sharing sounds really good and glad that it is a ww recipe
Thank you Angie. Anytime I can get a WW recipe I am all over it. Enjoy!
YES!!! I love anything lemon or tart (and peppermint, and pumpkin spice, and …. lol). So excited to try this! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Chas!! Stay safe and healthy.
This is a perfect summer dessert. Refreshing. TFS.
Thank you Clearissa. Just the right size for my family. I don’t know why but tgey don’t enjoy lemon! So they get blueberry. Enjoy!
This mini lemon tartlet is only 1 weight watcher point!