Lemon Meringue Tart

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 200g all-purpose flour
• 100g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 50g powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2-3 tbsp cold water

For the lemon filling:

• 150g granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 120ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 100g unsalted butter, melted

For the meringue:

• 4 large egg whites
• 200g granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Tools

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Rolling pin
• Tart pan
• Baking beans or pie weights
• Saucepan
• Electric mixer

Recipe Overview

This Lemon Meringue Tart recipe is simple to follow and makes an everyday dessert everyone will love. With a buttery crust, tangy lemon filling, and light meringue topping, it’s sure to be a hit.

Recipe Detail

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Mix flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
• Add egg yolk and cold water to form a dough.
• Roll out the dough and press into a tart pan.
• Chill for 15 minutes, then bake with weights for 15 minutes.
• Remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes.
• Mix sugar, eggs, lemon juice, zest, and melted butter for the filling.
• Pour filling into the baked crust and bake for 20 minutes until set.
• Whisk egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
• Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
• Spread meringue over the tart, sealing the edges.
• Bake for 10 minutes until meringue is golden.
• Cool completely before serving.