Mini Lemon Tarts with Lilac Meringue
These exquisite mini lemon tarts are topped with a whimsical lilac meringue, blending tangy lemon brightness with ethereal floral sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Lilac petals for decoration
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and egg yolk, blending until a cohesive dough forms.
- Press the dough into mini tart pans and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, eggs, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour the lemon filling into each cooled tart shell.
- Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar.
- Pipe the lilac meringue onto tarts and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with lilac petals before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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