Lemon Meringue Tart
(from Heather P’s recipe box)
Just like my Mum used to make.
Source: 'Food' Magazine
Prep time: 90 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Desserts
Ingredients
- Shortcrust Pie Shell:
- 1/2C caster or icing sugar
- 100g butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 2T cold water
- 1 1/2C flour
- 1/4t salt
- Lemon Filling:
- 1C water
- 3/4C caster sugar
- 1/2C lemon juice
- 1/4C cornflour, mixed with 1/4C water
- 1T lemon zest
- 3 egg yolks
- Meringue:
- 3 egg whites
- 3/4C caster sugar, 1T reserved
- 1t lemon zest, extra
Directions
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Crust:
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Process sugar, butter, egg yolks & water until light and creamy.
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Add flour & salt, mixing until just combined.
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Do not overmix.
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Chill 1 hour before using.
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Roll and line 24cm loose bottomed flan dish.
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Chill again 10 minutes before baking.
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Bake blind 10 minutes at 180oC , remove paper and beans, and bake further 10 minutes until golden around edges. Cool.
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Filling:
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Heat water, sugar & lemon juice in pan until boiling.
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Whisk in cornflour mix, turn down heat & simmer 2-3 minutes until mixture is thick & glossy.
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Remove pan from heat, beat in lemon juice & egg yolks.
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Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
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Spread lemon filling over cooked pastry shell and place on baking tray.
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Meringue:
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Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add caster sugar, beating until mixture is thick, white & glossy.
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Fold through second measure of lemon zest.
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Arrange piles of meringue over tart, ensuring all lemon filling is covered.
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Sprinkle over reserved caster sugar.
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Reheat oven to 1650C and bake tart for 8-10 minutes, or until golden peaks form on the meringue.
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Cool tart before cutting & serving.