LEMON MERINGUE TARTS

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Eating less sugar meant limiting sweets, so I adapted this longtime favorite of my mother-in-law's. For a fun twist, spread the meringue into a regular-size pie tin, bake it and add the lemon filling. -Gloria Schwarting of Stuart, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/3 cups cold water
3 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Lemon slices and mint sprigs

Steps:

  • For meringue, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. , Drop meringue into six mounds on parchment-lined baking sheets. Shape into 4-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Bake at 225° for 55 minutes. Turn oven off and do not open door; let meringues dry in oven for 1 to 1-1/2 hours., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, sugar substitute and cornstarch. Gradually stir in the water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat. Stir about half of the hot mixture into the egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice and zest. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, fill meringue shells with lemon mixture. Garnish with lemon slices and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Lauren Merchant
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These tarts were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue.


Doug Hindle
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I had some trouble getting the meringue to brown, but other than that these tarts were perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. I'll definitely be making these again.


kukiriza rebecca
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These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Abdullah Suhail
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These tarts were amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was smooth and creamy. I loved the combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue. I'll definitely be making these again.


suck d
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I've never made lemon meringue tarts before, but these turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the tarts were delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


BD Wedding Multimedia (SD Anwar)
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These tarts were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue.


Nicole M
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I had some trouble getting the meringue to brown, but other than that these tarts were perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Shehzada Jgr
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These tarts were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said the crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. I'll probably try making them again with less lemon juice next time.


Bazigar Bazi
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these tarts changed my mind. The balance of flavors was perfect and the texture was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Okorie Benedict
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These tarts were delicious! The lemon curd filling was so smooth and creamy, and the meringue topping was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making these again.


Haji Sultan
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I've made these tarts countless times and they're always a hit. They're a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. The combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue is heavenly.


Randy Peters
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These lemon meringue tarts were a delightful treat! The crust was flaky and buttery, the lemon curd filling was tangy and sweet, and the meringue topping was fluffy and perfectly browned. I followed the recipe exactly and everything turned out perfec