Description
A delightful Lemon Meringue Tart with a buttery crust, smooth lemon filling, and fluffy meringue, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, chilled butter, powdered sugar, and salt until you have a crumbly texture. Add the egg yolk and ice water gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into a tart pan, covering the bottom and sides. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden. Allow cooling.
- Make the Lemon Filling: In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly pour in the water while whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and temper the beaten egg yolks by adding a small amount of the hot mixture, whisking it before mixing it back into the saucepan. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter until the mixture is smooth. Pour this luscious filling into the cooled crust.
- Prepare the Meringue: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the meringue shines like a dream. Spread this fluffy topping over the lemon filling, ensuring it seals against the crust to prevent weeping.
- Bake: Place the tart back in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, until the meringue turns a beautiful golden color. Once done, let it cool at room temperature before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the tart crust and filling a day in advance. Store separately and assemble the meringue just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: lemon meringue tart, dessert, baking, spring recipes, citrus dessert