3-ingredient mini lemon flummery tarts

When creating this recipe, I could hardly believe that with just three simple ingredients you could create an incredible three-layered dessert with three amazing textures. These mini lemon flummery tarts have a lovely crisp base, a zesty lemon filling and creamy flummery topping that’s just to die for. I had to stop my kids several times from stealing one of these delectable tarts as they walked past the kitchen – they’re that good! You can enjoy the lemon-y tarts for afternoon tea, at a dinner party or just when you want something sweet that’s easy to make. 

How to make mini lemon flummery tarts: key tips

Flummery is one of those nostalgic desserts that many of us love. It has a lovely airy texture that’s similar to mousse, and in this recipe, I’ve taken things to the next level by transforming that classic flummery we know and love, into delicious mini tarts!

To perfect this recipe, make sure the jelly has thickened slightly before dividing among the tart cases. If the jelly is too runny, it will make the tart cases soggy. Also, make sure the jelly in step 2 has cooled completely before adding it to the cream, otherwise you'll end up with warm, runny cream instead of a fluffy mousse.

When whipping the thickened cream with the cooled jelly, stop as soon as it reaches a thick, pipeable consistency. Overbeating can cause the mixture to become grainy or even split. 

Additionally, if you don't have a piping bag or nozzles, simply pop the cream mixture into a snap-lock bag and snip off the corner. You’ll have an instant DIY piping bag!

To finish things off, sprinkle the reserved jelly crystals over the tarts just before serving as they will dissolve within 10 minutes. 

What goes into these mini lemon flummery tarts?

You only need three ingredients to create these mini tarts. First up is lemon jelly crystals. This provides both the tangy base layer and the flavour for the flummery topping. The jelly is used in three different ways throughout the recipe: as a set base, mixed into whipped cream for a mousse-like topping, and as a sparkly garnish. This clever multi-use of a single ingredient is what makes this recipe so beautifully simple.

Next up are Woolworths Gold Collection Patisserie Style All Butter Pastry Cases. These all-butter pastry cases eliminate the need for blind-baking and provide a crisp, buttery foundation for the creamy filling. Using pre-made cases means this recipe comes together quickly without sacrificing quality or flavour.

Finally, Woolworths Thickened Cream brings it all together. When whipped with cooled jelly, thickened cream transforms into a light, mousse-like topping that's perfectly pipeable and holds its shape beautifully. The cream balances the tartness of the lemon jelly with rich, velvety smoothness.