Lemon Tarts

When summer nears, my thoughts drift to lazy afternoons, good books, and lemonade. Lemons are acidic. They are sour. Zesty. Snappy. Edgy. Tart. They give taste buds a shock—a much needed wake-up call for your mouth. These lemon tarts do one better than lemonade (and we all know how satisfying lemonade can be on a hot summer day). They quench your hunger as well as your lemonade thirst. I cannot think of a better afternoon snack than eating a little lemon tart in the bright sunshine.

These tarts combine the best of lemons and custard. The almonds in the crust provide a nice, mild contrast to the zing of the lemon, providing a delicate balance between the calm and the storm.

I like to cut up the tarts and eat them like little lemon pie slices.

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