This Lemon Meringue Tart is a perfect refreshing dessert for spring or summer days. Its tangy flavorful lemon filling makes such a good pair with the crispy crust and smooth toasted meringue on top. The high meringue topping makes this tart look so decadent and totally irresistible.
Ingredients
Makes 10 servings
Makes about 10 servings
Pate Sablee
1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cup (160g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (50g) ground almonds
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
1 tbsp (15ml) milk, if needed
beaten egg, for sealing the crust while baking
Lemon Filling
1 cup (200g) sugar
1/3 cup (40g) cornstarch
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
5 egg yolks
1 1/3 cup (320ml) water
2/3 cup (160ml) fresh lemon juice (from 3-4 lemons)
3 tbsp (42g) butter
Zest from 1 large lemon (10g)
Meringue Topping
5 egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup (200g) sugar
1/4 tsp (1g) cream of tartar
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract Date: 2021-05-21
