Lemon-Cream Meringue Tarts Recipe

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Lemon-Cream Meringue Tarts
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Ingredients:

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 4- inch-long fresh mint sprigs
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • additional fresh mint sprigs

Directions:

  1. For meringues: Preheat oven to 225°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff and glossy, about 8 minutes.
  2. Using generous 1/3 cup meringue for each, scoop 8 dollops of meringue onto prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Using back of spoon, make 2 1/2-inch-wide indentation in center of each meringue, spreading meringues to form 3 1/2-inch-diameter nests.
  3. Bake meringues until crisp, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
  4. For filling: Bring 1/2 cup cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 8 mint sprigs; remove from heat. Cover; let steep 30 minutes. Strain mixture into bowl; discard mint.
  5. Combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk constantly over medium-low heat until mixture thickens and instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160°F, about 5 minutes. Transfer custard to glass bowl; whisk in mint-infused cream. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
  6. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 1/2 cup cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. (Filling can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  7. Spoon filling into meringue shells. Garnish with additional mint sprigs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 181.57 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.78g 12%
Cholesterol 132.9mg 44%
Sodium 77.48mg 3%
Potassium 112.03mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.81g 8%
Sugars 21.08g 84%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 6.19g 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 30.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.81 Kcal (803 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.21g 12%
Cholesterol 140.4mg 44%
Sodium 81.85mg 3%
Potassium 118.35mg 2%
Total Carbs 24.1g 8%
Sugars 22.27g 84%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 0%
Protein 6.54g 12%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 32.6mg 3%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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