Ingredients

  • 15 frozen phyllo tart shells, such as Athens, thawed
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus for sprinkling
  • 2 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
  • 2 Meyer lemons, zested and juiced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pats
  • Whipped cream, for garnish
  • Turbinado sugar, for garnish

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray the phyllo shells with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar.
  • Place the shells on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven.
  • Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Set aside and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, yolks and the 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl until thick and fluffy.
  • Add the lemon zest and juice, and stir to combine.
  • Add the egg mixture to a heavy saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour into a bowl set in an ice bath.
  • Stir in the butter, one pat at a time, and continue stirring to cool down quickly (or chill in the refrigerator until cool to the touch, about 5 minutes).
  • Fill a pastry bag or heavy-duty plastic bag with a corner snipped off with the lemon curd filling.
  • Pipe the filling into the cooled tart shells, then freeze for 1 hour.
  • Garnish with a small dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar just before serving.