Lemon Pastries - Paleo
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Nutritional info: Calories 244, Fat 16.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, Carbohydrates 19.9 g. Servings: 4
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Pastry
- 1 c. almond meal
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- 4 dates pits removed
- Filling:
- 6 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 eggs
Instructions
Directions:
Pastry:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease 4 cups of a muffin pan (or line with 4 paper liners).
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Place the almond meal, lemon juice and dates in a food processor and blend
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thoroughly.
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Press the mixture into the bottom of the muffin cups to form a layer of crust.
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Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Filling:
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In a sauce pan over low heat, mix the lemon juice, lemon zest and honey.
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Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
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Meanwhile, beat the eggs together in a bowl.
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Carefully pour the eggs into the mixture while whisking.
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Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
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Pour the filling into the crust you made earlier and refrigerate.
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Allow the filling to set before you serve.
