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