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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.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and cold water a tablespoon at a time, pulsing until dough comes together.
- Press dough into mini tartlet pans and chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake tart shells for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- To make the lemon curd, whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Fill cooled tart shells with lemon curd.
- For meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
- Pipe or spoon meringue on top of filled tartlets.
- Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue, or place tartlets under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: lemon meringue, mini tartlets, lemon dessert, tart shells, party dessert