Description
Delightful mini lemon tarts topped with a beautiful lilac meringue.
Ingredients
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- 1 package pre-made mini tart shells
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Purple food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fill each tart shell with lemon curd.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold in purple food coloring.
- Spoon or pipe meringue onto lemon curd.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until meringue is lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can make your own tart shells and lemon curd if you prefer.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired lilac shade.
- Store leftover tarts in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg