Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe

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Lemon Meringue Tart
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
966
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the flour, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  2. Put the flour mixture in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
  3. Add the butter and shortening and pulse about 10 times until the butter is in small bits.
  4. Add the ice water and process until the dough comes together. Dump on a well-floured board and form into a disk.
  5. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  7. Roll out the dough and fit into a 9-inch tart pan with removable sides.
  8. Don't stretch the dough when placing it in the pan or it will shrink during baking.
  9. Cut off the excess by rolling the pin across the top of the pan.
  10. Line the tart shell with a piece of buttered aluminum foil, butter side down, and fill it with dried beans or rice.
  11. Bake for 10 minutes.
  12. Remove the beans and foil and prick the bottom of the shell all over with a fork to allow the steam to escape.
  13. Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
  14. Set aside to cool.
  15. Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  16. For the lemon filling:.
  17. Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 1 minute.
  18. On low speed, add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, and then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Don't worry; it will look curdled.
  19. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until thick, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  20. Whisk briskly when it starts to thicken and cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  21. Don't allow it to boil! It will be 175 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  22. Pour into a bowl and cool to room temperature.
  23. For the meringue:.
  24. Whip the egg whites, cream of tartar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed until frothy.
  25. With the mixer still running, slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and beat until the meringue is thick and shiny, about 2 minutes.
  26. Immediately spread the lemon filling in the cooled tart shell and pipe the meringue over it with a large star tip.
  27. Be sure the meringue covers the entire top and touches the edges of the shell, to prevent it from shrinking.
  28. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until the meringue is lightly browned.
  29. Cool to room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 965.72 Kcal (4043 kJ)
Calories from fat 501.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.68g 86%
Cholesterol 435.91mg 145%
Sodium 264.9mg 11%
Potassium 321.03mg 7%
Total Carbs 99.88g 33%
Sugars 66.37g 265%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 5%
Protein 19.7g 39%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 90.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 282.43 Kcal (1182 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.28g 86%
Cholesterol 127.48mg 145%
Sodium 77.47mg 11%
Potassium 93.89mg 7%
Total Carbs 29.21g 33%
Sugars 19.41g 265%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 5%
Protein 5.76g 39%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 17%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 26.4mg 9%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.7
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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