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Mini Lemon Tart with Lilac Meringue

Mini Lemon Tart with Lilac Meringue

Delight in a Mini Lemon Tart with Lilac Meringue, a floral spring treat that captivates the senses.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Tart Shells
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's cold for best texture.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Consider egg replacements for vegan option.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Ice Water Adjust based on dough consistency.
Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best!
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave.
  • 2 large Eggs Use egg substitutes for vegan.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter No substitutions recommended.
Lilac Meringue
  • 2 large Egg Whites Essential for volume.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar yields smoother results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is an alternative.
  • 1 drop Violet Food Coloring Natural alternatives available.
Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Edible Lilac Petals/Dried Lavender Ensure flowers are safe for consumption.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • medium saucepan
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Stand Mixer or Electric Beaters
  • Mini Tart Pans
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

Prepare the Tart
  1. Combine all-purpose flour and powdered sugar in a food processor. Add chilled unsalted butter, pulsing until resembling coarse crumbs. Incorporate egg yolk and ice water until just combined. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough, press into mini tart pans, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.
Make Lemon Curd
  1. Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and eggs in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Stir in cold butter until smooth.
  2. Pour lemon curd into cooled tart shells and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Prepare Lilac Meringue
  1. Whisk egg whites, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until warm and sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and whip with a stand mixer or electric beaters until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Fold in vanilla extract and violet food coloring.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Pipe meringue onto each mini tart using a star tip, then lightly toast tips with a kitchen torch. Garnish with edible lilac petals or dried lavender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure tart shells are completely cool before filling to prevent soggy base. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form for best meringue texture. Stir constantly while cooking lemon curd to avoid curdling. Use clean equipment when whipping egg whites.

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