For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the cookie dough. If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before rolling. The strawberry roses are best made just before serving to prevent them from wilting. A sprinkle of powdered sugar adds a lovely finishing touch.
Lemon Poppy Seed Tartlet with a Strawberry Rose
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PREP TIME40 mins
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COOK TIME12 mins
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TOTAL TIME52 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS14
Embrace the essence of spring with these delightful tartlets, a miniature garden of flavors. A jeweled strawberry, transformed into a delicate rose, graces a tangy cream cheese filling, nestled upon a buttery, lemon-kissed poppy seed cookie. A sweet masterpiece that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate20 g
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Cholesterol39 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium107 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. (7 minutes)
03
StepGradually add the flour, poppy seeds, and salt, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should come together without any floury streaks. (5 minutes)
04
StepPinch off 1 1/2 teaspoon-sized pieces of dough and roll them into small balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each. (10 minutes)
05
StepUse your thumb to gently press down on each ball, creating a small indentation in the center. (3 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven until the edges are firm, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and use the back of a spoon to reinforce each indent. Return to the oven and continue baking until the cookies are barely golden around the edges, about 5 minutes more. (12 minutes)
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StepTransfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. (20 minutes)
08
StepIn a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, and 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar until smooth and well blended. (5 minutes)
09
StepSpoon 1/2 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each cooled cookie indent. (8 minutes)
10
StepUsing a sharp paring knife, make 4 deep cuts along the bottom third of each strawberry. Gently fan out the cuts to create the first row of petals. Repeat this process, cutting in between the cuts from the row below, until you reach the top of the strawberry, forming a rose. (25 minutes)
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StepPlace a strawberry rose over the cream cheese filling on each cookie. Tuck 1 or 2 fresh mint leaves around each strawberry for a touch of green. (7 minutes)
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Ernestine Medhurst
Jun 30, 2025The lemon poppy seed cookies are so flavorful! I'll definitely be making these again.
Bessie Walker
Jun 10, 2025These tartlets were a huge hit at my garden party! Everyone loved the strawberry roses.
Nasir Dibbert
Jun 10, 2025The cream cheese filling is the perfect tangy complement to the sweet strawberries.
Hollis Altenwerth
May 26, 2025A little time-consuming, but the end result is so worth it! They look like they came from a fancy bakery.