Lemon Meringue Tart
A delightful Lemon Meringue Tart that perfectly balances tartness and sweetness, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of childhood summers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually mix in a small amount of the hot mixture, then return the combined mixture to the saucepan. Stir in lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for about 10 minutes.
- While it cools, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling and bake again for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Pair with freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers loosely covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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