5-Minute Lemon Curd Tart with Torched Meringue
Buttery store-bought tart shell meets silky lemon curd, crowned with a caramelized meringue you torch until glossy and browned. Looks restaurant-worthy, tastes tangy-sweet, and comes together in 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-baked tart shell (4-inch or 6-inch)
- ¾ cup lemon curd
- 2 whole egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ⅛ tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- 1
Spoon lemon curd into the tart shell and spread evenly to the edges.
- 2
Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, ~30 seconds.
- 3
Sprinkle sugar in slowly while whisking until stiff, glossy peaks form, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Pile meringue on top of the lemon curd in peaks and swirls.
- 5
Torch the meringue until golden brown and caramelized, ~30 seconds total, moving flame constantly.
- 6
Sprinkle lemon zest over the top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- hand mixer or whisk
- kitchen torch
- 9-inch or smaller tart pan (pre-baked shell)
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