Christmas Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts
Christmas Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts are the perfect festive treat that combines a buttery tart shell with a tangy lemon filling and light, fluffy meringue topping. These bite-sized desserts not only look stunning but also deliver an irresistible balance of sweet and tart flavors that will brighten any holiday gathering. Whether you’re reminiscing about family traditions or creating new memories, these delightful tarts are sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 mini tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light. Gradually add flour until dough forms. Press into mini tart pans.
- Bake tart shells for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla until thickened (about 5 minutes). Pour into cooled tart shells.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks are achieved.
- Spread or pipe meringue over each filled tart shell, covering the lemon filling completely.
- Broil tarts for about 3 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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