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Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts

These mini lemon meringue tarts are the perfect citrus dessert, with a bright, zippy filling piled high with fluffy meringue, all tucked into a buttery, hand-held crust. They're basically summer in a cup!
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 tarts
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Mini tart shells store-bought or homemade shortcrust pastry
  • Fresh lemons zested and juiced
  • Eggs
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Cream of tartar
  • Optional toppings toasted coconut, zest, berries

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the tart shells by baking store-bought or homemade pastry until golden.
  • Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and butter over heat until thickened.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  • Fill tart shells with lemon curd, top with meringue, and bake or broil until golden.
  • Let tarts cool before serving, topped with optional garnishes.

Notes

For variations, try lime or orange instead of lemon, add poppy seeds, or use a nut-based crust for a gluten-free option. Store leftovers in the fridge and do not re-bake to reheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal
Keyword citrus dessert, Lemon Meringue, Mini Tarts, party appetizer, Summer Treat
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