Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts

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These lemon tarts have a light-textured filling and aren't overly sweet. This is a great recipe if you have left over buttermilk to use up. A nice, quick tart made even quicker if you use frozen tart shells. Store tarts in the refrigerator once called.

Submitted by Anonymous
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 mini tarts
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Ingredients

  • 24 (2 inch) frozen tart shells, thawed

  • 4 eggs, separated

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar, divided

  • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 lemon, zested

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk, shaken

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; leave oven on.

  3. Whisk egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, butter, lemon juice, and zest together in a medium bowl. Whisk in buttermilk. Add flour and salt; whisk well.

  4. Pour filling into the tart shells, filling them almost to the top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until filling rises and appears set, about 15 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid overcooking.

  6. Prepare meringue while the tarts are baking. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until frothy. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar; continue beating until meringue is stiff and shiny.

  7. Top baked tarts with meringue. Ensure that you press the meringue down to form a seal around the edges.

  8. Return tarts to oven and bake until meringue starts to brown, about 10 minutes more. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148 Calories
6g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 48mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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