Description
A delightful Lemon Meringue Tart with a buttery crust, tangy lemon filling, and fluffy meringue topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups water
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
- 3 large egg whites (for meringue)
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in egg yolk and cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and trim the edges.
- Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add water while stirring. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then return to the saucepan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter. Pour the filling into the cooled tart shell.
- For the meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, sealing the edges.
- Bake the tart in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use a graham cracker crust instead of the pastry crust.
- To add a twist, try incorporating a teaspoon of vanilla extract into the meringue for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: N/A