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Mini Lemon Meringue Tartlets

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Mini Lemon Meringue Tartlets are bite-sized desserts featuring crisp pastry shells filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with fluffy, golden-brown meringue. Perfect for parties or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2–3 tbsp cold water
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for curd)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg yolk and cold water a tablespoon at a time, pulsing until dough comes together.
  4. Press dough into mini tartlet pans and chill for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake tart shells for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
  6. To make the lemon curd, whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  8. Fill cooled tart shells with lemon curd.
  9. For meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
  10. Pipe or spoon meringue on top of filled tartlets.
  11. Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue, or place tartlets under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  12. Chill slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Tart shells can be made a day in advance.
  • Use a piping bag for a decorative meringue finish.
  • Keep tartlets refrigerated until ready to serve.

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Keywords: lemon meringue, mini tartlets, lemon dessert, tart shells, party dessert

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