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Mini Lemon Tarts with Lilac Meringue

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Delightful mini lemon tarts topped with fluffy lilac meringue, perfect for celebrating spring.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup lilac flowers (for meringue flavor)
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dough: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg yolk and cold water until a dough forms. Wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Roll and Bake Tart Shells: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface. Cut the dough into small circles that will fit your mini tart pans. Bake these crusts for 15-20 minutes, or until they acquire a delightful golden hue.
  3. Make the Lemon Filling: In a saucepan, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and eggs. Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens — about 10 minutes should do the trick.
  4. Assemble the Tarts: Once the tart shells are baked and cooled, fill them generously with the luscious lemon filling. Allow them to cool completely before moving to the meringue stage.
  5. Whip Up Lilac Meringue: In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until you see soft peaks forming. Gradually add the remaining granulated sugar while continuing to whip until you achieve stiff peaks. Carefully fold in the fresh lilac flowers, infusing your meringue with that lovely floral flavor.
  6. Pipe and Torch the Meringue: Pipe the lilac meringue onto the cooled tarts in whimsical swirls. For a beautiful finish, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue before serving these beautiful tarts to your lucky guests.

Notes

Ensure your butter is cold for a flaky crust and your mixing bowl is clean to achieve perfect meringue.

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