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Mini Lemon Meringue

Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts That Brighten Every Occasion

Enjoy these Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts, a delightful blend of tart lemon filling and fluffy meringue, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can be replaced with granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential ingredient
  • 1 large Egg Can use a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is an alternative
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour mix is a substitute
Lemon Filling
  • 2 large Whole Eggs Plus 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Organic cane sugar is an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
Meringue
  • 3 large Egg Whites Essential for fluffy meringue
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use alternatives for flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • tart molds
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Prep and Bake
  1. Cream butter, powdered sugar, salt, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl until fluffy. Gradually add flour to form dough, press into tart molds, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend lemon juice, butter, and egg yolks. Once tart shells are cooled, fill with lemon mixture to three-quarters full.
  3. Bake filled tarts for 10 minutes until set and glossy. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Make and Add Meringue
  1. Whip egg whites with vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, whip to stiff peaks. Spread or pipe meringue over cooled tarts.
  2. Broil meringue under high heat for 1-3 minutes until golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  3. Let tarts set for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding lemon or lime zest to the filling or watch the broiler closely while browning the meringue.

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