Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water until dough forms.
- Roll out dough and fit into a tart pan. Bake for 20 minutes until light golden. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly whisk in a bit of the hot mixture, then return it all to the saucepan. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Cook for 2 more minutes, then stir in butter.
- Pour lemon filling into the cooled tart shell.
- For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over the lemon filling and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, serve on the same day you make the tart.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg