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Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe

A delightful tart with a tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoon cold water

Lemon Filling

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Meringue

  • 4 egg whites
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolk and water until dough forms. Press into a tart pan.
  3. Bake crust for 15 minutes. Let cool.
  4. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water, lemon juice, and zest. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and egg yolks. Pour into crust.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over lemon filling.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown. Cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Lemon, Meringue, Tart
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