Strawberry Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts

Easy homemade Strawberry Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts made with whipped lemon cream filling over flaky pastry squares. Topped with fresh spring strawberries. Plus tips for making them crisp, creamy and flavorful, every time.

Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time for a transition and new changes. Ingredients change from spices, sweet potatoes and hearty dishes to lighter, fresh recipes that include seasonal fruits.

Strawberries are of course at the top of the list. You can create different desserts or even drinks using strawberries including the Strawberry Lime Bellini. This time I wanted to create something simple to celebrate the season, so I decided to make this delicious Strawberry Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts.

Tips for making Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts 

• Be sure cream cheese is at room temp. Otherwise it won’t be soft enough to mix into lemon cream
• Use puff pastry sheets for perfect, flaky dough and to save lots of time, making it an easy breakfast treat. I even used it in my Apple Pie Rolls.
• Cut pastry sheets into 9 even squares then score about ½-inch in from edges to create a base for the lemon cream 
• Poke holes in dough to allow are to release while baking. Bake partway, press centers down with a fork, then continue to bake. This prevents centers from puffing up.
• Whipped cream added to lemon curd creates nice sweetness and airy texture
• Use ripe, preferably organic strawberries, that smell sweet for best flavor
• Fresh squeeze lemon juice and lemon zest adds loads of flavor
• Fill pastries and serve immediately to enjoy them crisp and warm

Thanks to fresh strawberries and citrus, these lemon cream breakfast tarts are a simple way to ease any upcoming transitions you may be having. Ready in about 20 minutes, you’ll have a bright and fresh dessert for any occasion.

The filling is a no-bake, no-chill mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and whipped cream.

That’s right, canned whipped topping is also great inside of recipes. It adds a creamy, whipped texture to the filling that complements the flaky pastry base.

Ingredients in lemon cream filling 

• Cream cheese: Main base and holds everything together. Adds slightly savory flavor to compliment sweetness
• Powdered sugar: Needed to balance tart lemon and sweeten the breakfast tarts. Powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar create more fluffiness
• Lemon juice and zest: It wouldn’t be a lemon cream without lemon. Adds lots of flavor, especially the zest. Other lemon pastry-based recipes? Try this Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe.
• Vanilla extract: Works in pretty much any baked recipe
• Whipped cream: Makes the lemon curd light and airy

Top with fresh strawberries for a simple spring dessert or breakfast tart. Be sure to add that classic whipped dollop for extra flavor and gorgeous presentation.

Strawberry Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts recipe at-a-glance:

Flavor profiles: Sweet and tangy lemon cream filling with fresh, fruity strawberries and a buttery crust.
Texture: Creamy filling over a flaky pastry crust.

More sweet breakfast recipes you may like:

• White Chocolate Cranberry Scones
• Chamomile Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread
• Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
• Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
• Strawberry Glazed Baked Doughnuts
• Breakfast Crepes with Strawberry Sauce
• Chocolate Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits
• Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles
• Banana Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
• White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Orange Butter

Strawberry Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Strawberry Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts made with whipped lemon cream filling over flaky pastry squares. Topped with fresh spring strawberries.

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 9 tarts

Calories 319 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 6 ounces cream cheese room temp
• 1-¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup canned whipped cream plus extra for garnish
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped strawberries

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400 F. Unroll pastry sheet onto lightly floured cutting board. Cut into 9 three-inch squares. Using a sharp knife, lightly score ½-inch in from edges to create an inner square. Poke centers multiple times with fork. Lightly brush tops with egg.
• Place pastry squares on a parchment lined baking sheet one inch apart, bake 10 minutes.
  
• Remove from oven and flatten centers with back of a spoon. Bake 7-10 minute more until golden brown. Remove from oven and press centers down one more time. Set aside.
• Meanwhile: In a medium bowl, beat or stir together remaining ingredients, except strawberries, until combined and smooth. Fill center of each pastry square with lemon cream mixture
• Top with chopped strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips for making Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts 

• Be sure cream cheese is at room temp. Otherwise it won't be soft enough to mix into lemon cream
• Use puff pastry sheets for perfect, flaky dough and to save lots of time, making it an easy breakfast treat
• Poke holes in dough to allow are to release while baking. Bake partway, press centers down with a fork, then continue to bake. This prevents centers from puffing up.
• Whipped cream added to lemon curd creates nice sweetness and airy texture
• Use ripe, preferably organic strawberries, that smell sweet for best flavor
• Fill pastries and serve immediately to enjoy them crisp and warm

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts

Amount per Serving

Calories

319

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

18

g

28

%

Saturated Fat

 

7

g

44

%

Cholesterol

 

44

mg

15

%

Sodium

 

136

mg

6

%

Potassium

 

114

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

 

34

g

11

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

19

g

21

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

Vitamin A

 

325

IU

7

%

Vitamin C

 

22

mg

27

%

Calcium

 

37

mg

4

%

Iron

 

1.1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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