Mini Lemon Tart: Indulgent Recipe with Lilac Meringue Delight
Indulge in these delightful mini lemon tarts topped with a fluffy lilac meringue—perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup lilac flowers, cleaned and destemmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar, and eggs, and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the crust and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Whip egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar and continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in lilac flowers gently.
- Spread meringue over the lemon filling and bake until meringue is golden.
Notes
- For best results, chill the tarts before serving.
- Use clean utensils to avoid deflating the meringue.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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