Mini citroen-meringuetaartjes that delight the palate!
Mini citroen-meringuetaartjes are delightful lemon meringue tarts that offer a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into mini tart pans and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and egg yolks over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
- Pour the lemon filling into the baked tart shells.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the tart shells are completely cooled before adding the filling.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg