Delicious Mini Lemon Tart with Whipped Lilac Meringue Delight
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:12 mini tarts 1x
Description
Savor these mini lemon tarts topped with lilac meringue—perfectly sweet and tangy for any dessert lover. A delightful treat for your palate!
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
½ cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¼ cup of powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
2–3 tablespoons of ice water
½ cup of fresh lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
2/3 cup of sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup of heavy cream
2 egg whites
½ cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of purple lilac syrup (or 1 teaspoon of food-safe lilac petals blended with sugar syrup)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg yolk and then gradually add ice water until it forms a dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or a glass and press them into mini tart pans. Prick the bottoms with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Let them cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and heavy cream until well combined. Pour this mixture into the baked tart shells.
Return the tarts to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Allow them to cool.
In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy. Gently fold in the lilac syrup.
Spoon the meringue onto cooled lemon tarts, creating peaks and swirls. If you have a kitchen torch, toast the meringue tops until golden. If not, you can pop them under the broiler for a minute or two—just watch closely so they don’t burn!
Serve these charming little delights with a garnish of edible flowers or a twist of lemon zest.
Notes
A delightful mini lemon tart topped with lilac meringue, perfect for spring gatherings or a sweet treat to enjoy at home.
