Lemon Poppy Seed Tartlet with a Strawberry Rose

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat butter and ¾ cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; beat in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour, poppy seeds, and salt until dough comes together and no flour streaks remain.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Roll dough by 1 ½ teaspoonfuls into balls; place on the prepared baking sheets. Press each ball with thumb to create an indent.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 7 minutes. Slightly enlarge indentations with the back of a spoon. Continue baking until cookies are barely golden around edges, about 5 minutes more.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and 2 ½ tablespoons sugar in a bowl; place ½ teaspoon each into indentations.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Make 4 deep cuts around outside of each strawberry using a sharp paring knife, without cutting all the way through. Carefully fan out cuts so they open up. Repeat process until reach strawberry centers.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Press 1 or 2 mint leaves into filling; top each with 1 strawberry rose.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)