Lemon Curd Tart

I recently got these small tart molds and I am pretty excited about it. I thought I should try out something today. I always wanted to make Lemon Curd Tarts.
Since mom is a Vegetarian, I had to make an egg less Lemon Curd. I searched a lot on the net, found some recipes, edited few things and finally made Lemon Curd. It is so easy and quick. And the tart was shared by a fellow Member of a popular Food group. Finally now i can make my favorite dessert anytime.

All you need :

For the Lemon Curd -

1 Tbsp Citric Acid
1 cup water
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp milk
4 tbsp corn starch dissolved in 3 tbsp cold water
2 tbsp butter
2 drops yellow colour

For the Tart Shell

2 1/2 cups Maida ( 10 cm diameter mould, 4 no.)
A pinch of Salt
50 gms unsalted Butter

Method :

1.  Sieve the Maida and salt. Rub the butter in the Maida, using the tips of your fingers till you get a crumbly texture.
2. Add ice-cold water and knead well and cover using a cling film and refrigerate for 30 mins.
3. Mean while, in a heavy bottom pan, mix water and sugar over medium heat till the sugar dissolves. Add citric acid. Make a paste with cornflour/corn starch and add it to the water-sugar mix. Add a pinch of yellow colour. Now add butter and Milk. Mix well to avoid lumps. Switch of the gas and keep aside to cool down. Pre-heat the oven at 180 C.
4. Back to the Tart shell. Divide the dough into 4 balls. Roll out the dough into a 1/2 inch sheet and lay it over the greased mold. Keep the edges neat and remove any extra dough. Make sure you prick the tart shell before baking.
5. Bake the tart shells for 15- 20 mins. once baked remove them from the oven and leave to cool down.
6. After the tart shells have cooled down, ill it with the Lemon curd and garnish with Fresh Fruits or Candied Fruits and Mint Leaves.

Delicious and Easy Lemon Curd Tart, Ready!!