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Mini Lemon Lilac Meringue Tart

A delightful tart featuring a lemon filling topped with lilac-flavored meringue, perfect for springtime gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
Lemon Filling
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Meringue
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lilac extract

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolk until dough forms. Press into tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Make the Lemon Filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon zest. Pour into the baked crust and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Prepare the Meringue
  1. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in lilac extract.
  2. Spread meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges. Bake for 10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the tart to cool before serving for best flavor and texture.

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