🌟 Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts 🍋
✅ Why This Recipe Works
Simple preparation with impressive, restaurant-quality results
Uses fresh, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about
Perfectly balanced flavors that everyone will love
Easy to customize based on dietary preferences and what’s in your pantry
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1
Make the Tart Shells:
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Step 2
– In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Step 3
– Stir in the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of ice water. Mix until the dough comes together; add an extra tablespoon of ice water if necessary.
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Step 4
– Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, shape them into discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out each disc on a floured surface and press into a mini tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
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Step 6
Prepare the Lemon Curd:
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Step 7
– In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
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Step 8
– Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes. Do not let it boil.
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