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Mini Lemon Lilac Meringue Tart

A delightful mini tart featuring a lemon and lilac flavor, topped with meringue.
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
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
Filling
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lilac syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Meringue
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until a dough forms. Press into tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Make the filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, lilac syrup, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour into baked crust.
Prepare the meringue
  1. In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form. Spread over the filling.
Bake the tart
  1. Bake the tart in the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled and garnished with fresh lilac flowers.

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