Meringue-Topped Tartlet
A crisp pastry shell filled with a simple cream and topped with a fluffy, golden meringue. This quick dessert comes together in minutes using store-bought tartlet shells and a torch or broiler for the meringue.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 4 shells store-bought tartlet shells
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, beat the 2 egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whip the 1/2 cup heavy cream with the 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Spoon the whipped cream into the 4 tartlet shells, dividing evenly.
- 4
Top each tartlet with a generous dollop of meringue, spreading it to the edges.
- 5
Using a kitchen torch, brown the meringue until golden, about 30 seconds per tartlet. Alternatively, place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely until the peaks are toasted. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- electric mixer
- mixing bowls
- kitchen torch or broiler
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