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Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts

Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts: Zesty Delights to Impress!

Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts are a delightful dessert that combines tangy lemon curd with a flaky pastry shell, topped with sweet meringue.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Margarine can be used as a dairy-free substitute.
  • ¼ cup Superfine Sugar Granulated sugar works in a pinch.
  • 2 large Extra-Large Eggs Use large eggs if unsure.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for quality extract for best results.
  • 1 pinch Salt No substitutions necessary.
  • 1¼ cups Cake Flour All-purpose flour can be adjusted.
Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1 can Condensed Milk No substitutions recommended.
  • 2 whole Fresh Lemons (Juice and Zest) Avoid bottled juice for maximum freshness.
Meringue Topping
  • 3 large Egg Whites Ensure no yolk is present.
  • ¾ cup Superfine Sugar (for Meringue) Granulated sugar can be used if needed.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mini Tart Tins
  • Electric Mixer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Prepare the Pastry
  1. Cream unsalted butter with superfine sugar in a food processor until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, pulse to combine.
  2. Sift together cake flour and salt, then pulse into the mixture until a dough forms. Chill for 1 hour.
Form and Bake Tarts
  1. Preheat the oven to 140°C (290°F) and grease mini tart tins.
  2. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick, cut circles to fit the tart tins, and blind bake for 15 minutes.
Make Lemon Curd Filling
  1. Whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest until combined.
  2. Fill cooled tart shells with lemon curd and bake at 160°C (320°F) for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare Meringue
  1. Combine egg whites and superfine sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk until sugar melts.
  2. Beat until stiff peaks form using an electric mixer.
Assemble and Toast the Tarts
  1. Pipe meringue onto cooled tarts, creating peaks, and toast lightly with a kitchen torch.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Cool tarts for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts are perfect for gatherings and should be enjoyed fresh for the best flavor and texture.

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