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 Small, sweet shortcrust tarts filled with whisked confection of butter, sugar and curd cheese flavoured with sweet spices and lemon, possibly with raisins. Baked. See: Cheese Cake or Curd Tart  The original source of this receipt isn't known. Can you help? [email protected]Spiced Curd Tarts 12 oz shortcrust pastry FILLING 2 oz butter 2oz caster sugar 1 medium egg 1 oz self raising flour 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground mixed spice Grated rind half a lemon 8 oz curd cheese 3 oz seedless raisins 3 tablespoons milk Set oven to 350F or Mark 4. Roll out pastry to approx 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface, cut into rounds with a large cutter and use to line 16 to 18 holes in bun trays. In a large bowl beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually mix in the egg and flour and then all the other ingredients. Divide mixture evenly between the pastry cases and bake for approx 30 minutes until filling is golden in colour and set. Cool on a wire rack. See: Charminster Curd Tart Cheese Cake or Curd Tart Curd Tart Sambocade Spiced Curd Tarts Yorkshire Curd Tart or Cheesecake  |
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