SUNNY DELIGHTS

Create a summer spread of bright bites to share with friends and family

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MAKES 10

For the lemon filling

• 110g caster sugar • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon • 2 tsp lemon thyme leaves • 1 egg, plus 3 yolks • 2 tsp plain flour • Pinch of fine sea salt • 125ml lemon juice • 125ml single cream

For the tart shells

• Shop-bought short sweet pastry • A little plain flour, to dust • Thick cream, to serve (optional)

1. First, make the lemon filling by placing the sugar, lemon zest and lemon thyme leaves in a mixing bowl. Use your fingers to rub the zest and thyme through the sugar until the mixture is fragrant and resembles damp sand.