Description
A delightful spring-themed dessert featuring a zesty lemon tart topped with a beautiful lilac meringue.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup lilac flowers (edible)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms.
- Press the dough into mini tart pans and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
- In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Pour the lemon curd into the baked tart shells and let cool.
- In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in lilac flowers gently into the meringue.
- Pipe the lilac meringue onto the cooled tarts and use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Notes
- Ensure the lilac flowers are edible and pesticide-free.
- These tarts can be made a day in advance.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg


