Description
Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts are delightful bite-sized desserts with tangy lemon curd, fluffy meringue, and a buttery pastry shell. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the tart shells by mixing flour, powdered sugar, butter, egg yolk, and cold water. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough, press into muffin tin, and chill for another 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blind bake tart shells for 15 minutes, then bake for another 5-7 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Make lemon curd by whisking sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened, then add butter. Let cool and fill the tart shells.
- Beat egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar to form stiff peaks. Top tarts with meringue, creating peaks and swirls.
- Bake tarts at 325°F (160°C) for 10-12 minutes or until meringue is golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- If meringue isn’t stiff enough, add more cream of tartar.
- For a gluten-free option, use almond flour for the crust.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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