Pineapple Meringue Tart

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Light and refreshing pineapple tart with a shortbread crust. This was my childhood favorite (almost 60 years ago)! Everyone loves this dessert! Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 9x12-inch tart

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

Filling:

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup crushed pineapple in juice

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 4 egg whites

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Combine flour, butter, and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat together until a soft dough forms. Press dough over the bottom and up the sides of a 9x12-inch baking pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

  4. While crust is baking, bring sugar and crushed pineapple to a boil in a small saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the pineapple filling. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

  5. While filling is cooling, beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Add slightly cooled pineapple mixture; whip on low speed until just combined. Give filling 1 more stir to ensure it is evenly mixed.

  6. Pour filling into the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake until the topping is slightly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245 Calories
12g Fat
33g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 52mg 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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