Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe

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Lemon Meringue Tart
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  1. For curd: Combine lemon juice, sugar, cream and yolks in small saucepan and whisk to combine; cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly, about 7 minutes; immediately transfer to bowl; press plastic wrap onto surface to prevent skin from forming; chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
  2. For crust: Combine flour, 2 tblsps sugar and salt in processor; add chilled butter and process using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal; gradually add 3 tblsps ice water and blend using on/off turns until mixture forms moist clumps; if dough is too dry, add more water by teaspoonfuls; gather dough into ball; flatten into 8-inch disk; wrap in plastic; chill 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 450F; roll out dough on lightly-floured surface to 12-inch round; Transfer to large baking sheet; sprinkle dough with 2 tblsps sugar; place lemon pieces on dough, leaving 1 1/2 inch border; sprinkle 2 tblsps sugar over lemon pieces; fold dough border in over lemon pieces; press edges lightly to seal; bake until crust is golden, piercing through lemon pieces with toothpick if crust bubbles, about 25 minutes; cool tart completely; (Can be made 4 hours ahead).
  4. For meringue: Preheat oven to 450F; beat egg whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form; add sugar and beat until mixture is stiff but not dry.
  5. Spread lemon curd over lemon pieces, covering completely; spread meringue over, covering curd completely and sealing to crust edges; bake until meringue is golden, about 5 minutes; transfer tart to platter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 453.48 Kcal (1899 kJ)
Calories from fat 227.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.27g 39%
Cholesterol 142.14mg 47%
Sodium 725.73mg 30%
Potassium 166.19mg 4%
Total Carbs 49.79g 17%
Sugars 22.69g 91%
Dietary Fiber 3.12g 12%
Protein 8.8g 18%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 111.7mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.07 Kcal (1173 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.61g 39%
Cholesterol 87.79mg 47%
Sodium 448.21mg 30%
Potassium 102.64mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.75g 17%
Sugars 14.02g 91%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 12%
Protein 5.44g 18%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 12%
Calcium 69mg 11%

* 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

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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