Mad about Lemon Meringue Tarts

Lemon Meringue Tarts

My friend, S, gave me a bottle of her homemade lemon curd a while ago and I managed to do her deliciously tangy lemon curd justice by using it in these 4″ wide lemon meringue tarts.

Lemon Meringue Tarts

I was feeling too tired to bake tart shells from scratch and went with finely crushed digestive biscuits, caster sugar and melted butter for the crust. While it was convenient, I was to discover later that I should have made a proper crust.

               Lemon Meringue Tarts

For the fluffy tuffs of meringue, I used the cooked meringue method, which according to Jamie Oliver’s book, Cook with Jamie, gives a meringue even more stable than italian meringue. I had the most fun with this little project when browning the meringue with my small blow torch, which incidentally has been acting up for some time now. I suspect I’ll be needing a new one soon.

Cut Lemon Meringue Tart

The tangy lemon curd went wonderfully well with the sweet meringue. The crushed biscuit crust, however, turned a little soft after a while out of the refrigerator, probably because I couldn’t press the crumbs together as tightly in the small tart rings. Next time, I’ll definitely be more diligent and make a proper baked crust.

10 Responses to “Mad about Lemon Meringue Tarts”

  1. Stef Says:

    Awww Karen…I’m glad you liked it!! =)

    A sweet shortcrust does go wonderfully well with this sort of tart,I’ll send you a cheat’s method for lazy days….

  2. Marianna Says:

    These look so perfect and delicious, even though you say that the Digestive’s were not the best solution for the crust!! I love them!

  3. Patricia Scarpin Says:

    Oh, boy - these are pure temptation!
    Love the way you presented them. Beautiful and delicious, love citrus flavors!

  4. kat Says:

    hey do you just shoot with the provided lens for your nikon d40? great pics

  5. Karen Says:

    Stef: Got your email. Thanks!

    Marianna & Patricia: Thank you!

    Kat: Yes, I only use the kit lens. Don’t have any other lens. :)

  6. Chris Says:

    Karen, your bakes looks very nice and the pictures you took also look very pro. What camera are you using?

  7. veron Says:

    I am a new convert to lemon curd especially in a tart!

  8. Mad Baker's Apprentice Says:

    Not too sweet and not too sour these lemon tarts were absolutely awesome, like almost all of Karen’s goodies, just that I wished, I could resist temptation a bit more often. I am truly blessed having such a talented wife and I am very proud of her :)

  9. dhanggit Says:

    me too, im madly in love with your lemon meringue tarts! they look absolutely divine :-) yummy

  10. Karen Says:

    Chris: Thanks! I use a Nikon D40.

    Thanks, Schatz!

    dhanggit: Thank you!

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