Key Lime Meringue Tart Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh key lime juice (from about 18 limes) or regular fresh lime
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
6 tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 oz chilled cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tbsp sugar
3/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/4 tsp coarse kosher salt meringue
4 large egg whites, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp coarse kosher salt
special equipment: 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom kitchen torch

Directions:

For Key lime curd: Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, lime juice, lemon juice, and coarse salt in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over medium saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk constantly until curd thickens slightly and instant-read thermometer inserted into curd registers 140°F for 3 minutes, 5 to 6 minutes total (do not allow to boil). Remove bowl from over water. Gradually whisk butter into curd a few cubes at a time until smooth, allowing butter cubes to melt before adding more. Strain curd through fine sieve set over small bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of curd and chill overnight. DO AHEAD: Lime curd can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
For crust: Using electric mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar in medium bowl until smooth. Add flour and salt and beat just until blended. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured work surface to 11- to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of pan. Trim dough overhang to 1/2 inch, then fold overhang in, forming double-thick sides extending 1/4 inch above sides of pan. Pierce crust all over with fork. Freeze crust 20 minutes.
Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until crust is set, about 25 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Continue to bake until crust is golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes longer. Cool crust completely in pan on rack. Spread curd evenly in baked crust. Chill while making meringue.
For meringue: Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl on medium speed until foamy. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time; beat until meringue is very thick and glossy, about 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla and coarse kosher salt.
Spoon meringue in dollops atop curd, then spread and swirl decoratively with table knife. Using kitchen torch, brown meringue in spots, creating white and golden peaks and valleys. Chill uncovered at least 1 hour before serving. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
Remove sides from tart pan. Place tart on platter and serve.
Per serving: 446.0 kcal calories, 53.7 % calories from fat, 26.6 g fat, 15.5 g saturated fat, 222.4 mg cholesterol, 45.4 g carbohydrates, 0.3 g dietary fiber, 36.1 g total sugars, 45.1 g net carbohydrates, 7.0 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	968.81 Kcal (4056 kJ)
Calories from fat	777.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	86.33g	133%
Cholesterol	348.59mg	116%
Sodium	308.41mg	13%
Potassium	365.77mg	8%
Total Carbs	41.76g	14%
Sugars	27.09g	108%
Dietary Fiber	0.35g	1%
Protein	10.39g	21%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	64mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	435.38 Kcal (1823 kJ)
Calories from fat	349.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.8g	133%
Cholesterol	156.66mg	116%
Sodium	138.6mg	13%
Potassium	164.38mg	8%
Total Carbs	18.77g	14%
Sugars	12.17g	108%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	1%
Protein	4.67g	21%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	31%
Iron	0.6mg	7%
Calcium	28.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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