Mini fruit tart anyone? These lemon cream tarts with berries are creamy, dreamy and the perfect summertime treat! Homemade lemon curd is folded into whipped cream, poured into mini tart shells and topped with the season’s freshest berries!
This lemon cream tart recipe was originally posted in May of 2016, but has been updated with some new text and more recipe tips.
Pretty exciting news! As you all probably know, Canada just had Victoria Day weekend and now the US have their upcoming Memorial Day weekend. So, basically, it’s the unofficial start of the summer season! A big yay to that!
These lemon cream tarts using store bought mini tart shells is an an easy summer dessert that’s a crowd pleaser!
Though Newfoundland blueberries are not in season just yet, they are simply the best, but I’m a little biased, of course!
Newfoundland has the sweetest, juiciest berries around. Growing up, there was a field alongside my home and they were so plentiful. You could just go out and grab them by the handful. How cool is that?
What Is Lemon Cream?
This particular lemon cream recipe is simply two ingredients: homemade lemon curd and whipped cream. You simply mix both together and it’s ready to use. Easy, huh?
It’s not quite a lemon mousse because it doesn’t have egg white and it’s not as airy as mousse. Rather, it’s richer/denser and so creamy dreamy.
How To Make Lemon Cream Tarts
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Bake store-bought mini tart shells and lay to one side.
- Make lemon curd. Let cool completely.
- Whip cream until nice and fluffy.
- Gently fold cooled lemon curd into whipped cream.
- Assemble! Portion lemon cream into mini tart shells and garnish with fresh berries and drizzle with white chocolate.
- Enjoy!
Can I Use Store Bought Lemon Curd Instead of Homemade?
Totally!
It will save time, especially in a pinch.
Tips for Making This Recipe
- As mentioned above, it is important to allow the lemon curd to cool completely before adding to cool whipped cream!
- Use whatever berries are fresh or whatever you have on hand! Strawberries or pitted cherries are also lovely additions.
- Brands or varieties of mini tart shells may vary in size. Therefore, the quantity you yield may vary.
- Try shaved white chocolate over top instead of melted white chocolate; both options are delicious!
- If you have any leftover lemon cream, just enjoy as is without the tarts, with your favourite slice of pie or even with ice cream! There’s no going wrong, if you ask me!
More Easy Summer Desserts
Hope you love these mini lemon tarts as much as we do!
If you make these mini fruit tarts, be sure to leave a comment below!
Lemon Cream Tarts With Berries
Ingredients
Lemon Curd
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 5 egg yolks, yolks only, not egg whites
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipping cream)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Garnishes and Other Tart Components
- 1.5 cup fresh blackberries
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 24 mini pastry shells or tarts
Instructions
Lemon Curd and Tarts
- Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. Stir in salt and sugar.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, zest, and egg yolks.
- Place mixture back on heat, whisk and cook until mixture coats back of spoon, about 5 to 8 minutes. Don't boil.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any egg solids. Place in a container. LET COOL COMPLETELY in the refrigerator for a few hours before folding into cream. Curd will thicken further as it cools. Note: You can make lemon curd a day ahead to save time the day you are making.
- Bake pastry shells per package instructions and then let cool. Lay to one side.
Whipped Cream
- In a stand mixer, add cream and sugar. Whisk on medium high for about 2 to 3 minutes or until you have stiff peaks.
To Assemble Tarts
- Slowly add curd to whipped cream. GENTLY fold in. Equally distribute lemon cream among tarts, top with a few berries and drizzle with melted white chocolate or sprinkle with chocolate shavings. Quantity of tarts may vary slightly depending on the exact size of your mini tarts or shells. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 Serving.
Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are guidelines only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Maddy
Dawn! This is amazing. First of all, I don’t know much about Newfoundland and am happy to know just how much there is to do there! I’ve never been berry picking and would LOVE to try it out.
I always make lemon cheesecake squares with blueberries and they are super yummy. This recipe is right up my alley and perfect for summer! I’ll let you know how it goes when I make these. I have the perfect occasion coming up! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thank-you so much, Maddy!! There’s certainly lots to do and see here 🙂 You can spend so much time berry picking and not even realize how much time has gone by. Very relaxing and lots of exercise too 😉 Especially good if it’s followed by baking, lol. Though, it’s also nice to eat the berries just as they are.
The lemon cheesecake squares with blueberries sound delicious…something I would love for sure! I’m so happy you like the recipe and excited to know that you’re gonna try it out! And, yes, I would love to hear how it works out for you!! Thanks so much for the lovely comment and have a great week!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I haven’t tried making lemon curd yet.. But this looks AMAZING. Also for some reason I only recently tried making my own whipped cream.. I can never go back to canned!!! Lol (btw I keep signing up for your emails, but haven’t been getting them!)
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
Lol never mind I just got an email with the BBQ. Oops lol
Girl Heart Food
Oh, good to hear!! Have a great week, Sarah!
Girl Heart Food
Once you make your own, you’ll never buy premade again 🙂 So easy and so good! Thanks so much! Oh no! Is it going to your junk box?
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Ohhhh….these tarts look absolutely wonderful – I’m a sucker for all things lemon! I’ve always wanted to visit Newfoundland & Cape Spear – definitely on my to see list. The highest north I’ve been on the East Coast is Maine, so I’m slowly working my way up 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much, Amanda! Me too; LOVE lemon! Well, I’m sure if you do visit, you will love it. Definitely try some fish-n-chips too! Thanks for the comments and have a great week, girl 🙂
Megan - The Emotional Baker
These tarts look perfect for summer! I love lemon treats, so I’ll probably devour the entire batch 😉
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Megan! I don’t blame ya! I think I could too 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Smitha
Looks rich and delicious. The pictures are perfectly taken and they wildly tempt me. I can see how creamy it is. Irresistible
Girl Heart Food
Thank-you Smitha! Hope you’re having a nice weekend 🙂
Kevin | Keviniscooking
No cod kissing for me but that Downtown St. John’s food scene sounds up my alley as does the fish and chips and whale watching. One day I must come visit and I know the perfect guide!
Love these lemony little guys – which means you can have several, right? All from fresh berries you get to pick, how cool is that. Great round up of recipes… time to go investigate! Cheers Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
It is pretty awesome, Kevin and I know that you would love it! Definitely have several of these tarts. After all, each one is practically just one bite 😉 Happy you like the recipe and the round-up. Thanks so much, Kevin. Happy Saturday!!
Rachel @ Bakerita
These little lemon tarts are SO cute and look absolutely delicious! Wish I could grab one off the screen 😉
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Rachel! Wouldn’t that be awesome? Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Lisa
I have never been to Newfoundland but I definitely want to go! It seems like such a great place from all the Newfoundlanders that I know. I did attend a screeching-in party hosted here in NS by a Newfoundland classmate of mine and I did kiss a cod. So there are pictures of that circulating out there somewhere! lol
Speaking of pictures, your lemon cream tarts are picture perfect cute! Love your recipe and I am going to check out all the other great recipes that are included in the round-up! Pinning for sure 🙂
Natanja
I love these cute tartelettes! They basically combine everything I love and they are gorgeous too.
But wait a minute…did you say “kiss a cod”? Haha I think all the rum in the world wouldn’t get me to do that, even if I had it BEFOREHAND 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Natanja! Yes, I did say ‘kiss a cod’. It’s a little thing first time visitors can do when they come to the province. Not necessary, of course, but just a little tradition. It’s a while process. I agree….kissing a cod is not something I would want to do either, lol 😀 Have a great weekend!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
I love these lemon cream tarts! These are a must have at any BBQ or cookout! and LOVE the line-up you have going on up there! WOW, what a fabulous list of recipes!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Alice!! Hope you get a chance to try some 🙂 Have a lovely weekend!
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction
I’ve been meaning to bake up some mini tarts, and these look perfect! They look so scrumptious!
Girl Heart Food
Thank-you, Marsha 🙂
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
Dawn! You have outdone yourself with this recipe! Your pics look so delicious and I love how easy the recipe is. So perfect for cookouts or cookins. BTW, when I could visit you we will go to all those places. Can’t wait! heeheehee 😉
Girl Heart Food
Oh my goodness, Karrie!! THANK-YOU so much!!! You’re the best! I really appreciate it, girl! Easy recipes are great, aren’t they? You can visit any time! I KNOW we’d have a blast!! Talk about fun, right?! Thanks for the sweet comments & have a wicked holiday weekend! xo
Jessica @ Citrus Blossom Bliss
Beautiful!! These are so adorable 🙂 I’m warming up to lemon desserts and these look like a nice way to ease into them. I love the addition of fresh berries too!
Girl Heart Food
Thank-you, Jessica! Hope you like ’em 🙂
marcie
I love mini desserts, and these tarts are just adorable! I love the lemon – berry combination!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Marcie!
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
Summertime sweet treat indeed! I’m not a huge dessert person, but I LOVE berry tarts! I will pick that over something chocolatey any day of the week! You seriously can’t beat a lemon cream paired with fresh berries! These looks gorgeous!
Girl Heart Food
I agree, Kathleen! You certainly can’t beat that combo. So fresh and light for the warmer Summer months (although still waiting for that around here yet, lol). Thanks so much for the kind comment 🙂
David @ Spiced
I would love to visit Newfoundland sometime, Dawn! But kissing a cod? I dunno know about that one…haha! I would, however, gladly kiss one of these lemon cream tarts. (And by kiss, I mean shove my face into it.) I’ve always loved picking wild berries, and I’m currently on a never-ending quest to find a wild blackberry bush somewhere near my house here in upstate NY. There has to be one somewhere…I know it… 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Hahaha! I know what you mean, David. I wouldn’t want to kiss a cod, either. Luckily, being from here I don’t have to, lol. Yeah, pretty easy to eat those tarts. And they’re so tiny, it’s hard not to eat a bunch 🙂 Wild berries are the best, aren’t they? Good luck on your search for a blackberry bush! I’m sure you’ll have fun trying to find it and perhaps a picnic (or two) along the way 😉
lucie
Shame Newfoundland is nowhere near England, it sounds like THE most awesome place ever! And those tarts though! Lemon, cream and berries? Droooooooling over here! And they are the cutest little things too!
Girl Heart Food
It most certainly is awesome, Lucie! Lots of things to see, do and our own unique recipes, but we do love our fish-n-chips like you guys ;)Thanks for the comment 🙂 Happy you like the recipe, girl!
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com
I was already drooling when I saw the picture of your lemon cream tarts on Instagram! White chocolate drizzle and berries on top of lemon cream and pastry – what a combination! Newfoundland sounds amazing, would love to visit one day.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks very much, Miriam! I could just about eat all of ’em myself, lol. Newfoundland is pretty amazing. I’m sure you would love it! Thanks for the sweet comments and have a great weekend 🙂
Tracy | Baking Mischief
All those summer activities make me want to visit Newfoundland. I clicked on that whale watching link–I didn’t know Newfoundland had puffins!! (I don’t know where I thought puffins lived, but it wasn’t Canada 😉 ) Now I want to visit even more!
These tarts look amazing. I love the lemon and berry combo and the white chocolate is just a delightful bonus. I’m not a summer person, but I guess it can be summer if I get to eat these with it. 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Hahaha! Little chuckle out of that one 😀 Lots to see around here, that’s for sure!
Thanks so much, Tracy! I think my favourite season is probably Fall, but Summer would be second for sure. I love the crisp, cool air of September/October….not too warm/not too cold. Thanks for the lovely comments 🙂 Have a great upcoming weekend, girl!
Adina
Perfect looking tarts! I love those berries. I am baking this for sure this summer.
Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much, Adina! Enjoy 🙂
Candice @ Whole Health Hacks
Oh my, these look SO tasty! I am also preemptively celebrating summer with all the delicious seasonal produce and summer-y treats. I’ll have to add these to the list of things to make! Thanks for sharing!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Candice! Hope you enjoy them as much as I did 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
These are just adorable Dawn and I bet they taste just as good! Perfect for summer parties! Pinned!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much, Mary Ann, for the sweet comment and Pin! Much appreciated 🙂 Enjoy your upcoming holiday weekend!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
I’ve never had a Newfoundland berry before… hmm maybe you should ship me some when they are in season because I’m all for some spectacularly sweet berries! 😉 LOVE these little tarts, Dawn! I just adore anything mini, fresh fruit is where it is at and I’ll eat that lemon cream by the spoonful! These beauties are totally winning and perfect for the holiday (well.. the US holiday) weekend. Cheers, dear! xo
Girl Heart Food
They are awesome! Like, seriously, the best. Even better when they are picked myself right from the bush. Thanks Cheyanne! I love mini food too….just too cute. Something about it, isn’t it? Though, I would definitely eat my fair share, lol. And eating the lemon cream by the spoonful? Yeap, I’ve done that 😀 Have a lovely long holiday weekend, friend! Lots of chilling!! xo
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
Girl, those are some gorgeous tarts! You totally made me want to visit Newfoundland now, see everything on your list, and pick me some delicious berries!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Rachelle!! I say go for it 😉 You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by, girlie 🙂
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Oh my….now I really want to pack a picnic and visit Ferryland! And of course these little beauties would be the piece de resistance of our meal! YUM! And so so pretty….
Girl Heart Food
I don’t blame you, Annie! It is so beautiful there! You could sit there all day and take in the beautiful sites while munching away on your picnic. Thanks for the comments, girl!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
These are so lovely! I need at least one for each hand and I know I’d be going back for me (mini means I can eat more, right?) I’m all about the berries this season and this is such a delicious way to eat them! Pinned!
Also, I know must immediately book my vacation – I’m sold that I need to come visit Newfoundland asap!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Kathryn! YES, definitely! They are only small, so you could certainly eat more than one or two and not feel the least bit guilty about it 😉 They certainly didn’t last long when I made them. Plus, there’s berries and lemon in there so it’s basically like you’re eating a piece of fruit. I’m sure you would love Newfoundland. Thanks for the sweet comment and Pin. xo
Alida @ Simply Delicious
I would be the person at the bbq standing in the corner scoffing these one by one. They look simply scrumptious!
Girl Heart Food
Sounds like me, lol. Thanks so much, Alida, and for stopping by 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I am so excited that summer is almost here! And hooray for a three day weekend! I hope the weather is nice and warm for us both. These tarts look SO good, Dawn! The lemon and blueberry combo go together just perfectly. Such a fun list of summer time treats!
Girl Heart Food
I know, me too, Gayle! Thank you so much! They’re little one bites of yumminess (but I never eat just one, lol). Have an awesome weekend too!!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
These are so pretty and summery – and one of my favorite parts is that I won’t have to share! I’m definitely not a good sharer when it comes to dessert. 🙂 Happy long weekend!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Kate! Yeap, no sharing involved 😉 We just had our long weekend last weekend here in Canada, but I’ll have a beverage to toast you guys this weekend.