Lemon Tarts | PCOS Meal Planner

This Lemon Tarts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Zesty Lemon Tarts are adorable and easy to eat — and cost just 25 ¢ a serving! If you have any lemon curd leftover, cover and refrigerate it. Serve lemon curd with toast or scones for breakfast, or with butter cookies for a treat. It also makes a deliciou

Ingredients

Servings 30

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons), strained
Grated zest of 3 lemons (about 1 Tbsp. packed)
3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
Pinch of salt
1 cup plus 1 tsp. sugar
30 prebaked mini phyllo shells such as Athens
1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Set a fine-meshed sieve over a bowl. Pour 2 inches of water into a pan and bring to a simmer over low heat. In a bowl that fits over pan without touching water, mix juice and zest, eggs, butter, salt and 1 cup sugar. Cook, stirring constantly with a heatproof flexible spatula, until butter has melted, sugar has dissolved and mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 20 to 25 minutes. (Do not allow it to boil.) Pour through sieve into bowl; press plastic wrap onto surface of mixture. Chill for at least 10 hours. (Curd will thicken as it cools and can be made up to 5 days ahead.)
Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Place tart shells on a baking sheet; bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
Whip cream with 1 tsp. sugar until soft peaks form. Cover and chill. Just before serving, put a heaping teaspoon of lemon curd into each shell. (Cover and chill any extra curd.) Pipe or spoon whipped cream on top of each tart. Serve immediately.

Why this Lemon Tarts works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Lemon Tarts that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon Tarts good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon Tarts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 30 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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