Description

Elegant mini tartlets filled with silky lime curd, topped with perfectly torched swirls of toasted meringue and garnished with thin lime slices – a zesty, refined dessert.

Ingredients

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For the tart shells:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the lime curd:
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
Zest of 2 limes
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
For the meringue:
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Make the tart shells: In a food processor, pulse flour, powdered sugar, and butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and water until dough just comes together. Chill for 30 minutes.
Roll out dough and press into tartlet pans. Prick bottoms with a fork. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
Prepare lime curd: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk lime juice, zest, sugar, and eggs. Stir constantly until thickened, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth. Strain and cool slightly, then fill tart shells. Chill until set.
Make the meringue: In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while beating, then whip to stiff glossy peaks. Beat in vanilla.
Pipe meringue over tartlets and torch until golden. Garnish with thin lime slices.

Notes

Ensure tart shells are fully cooled before adding curd to avoid melting.
Use a fine mesh strainer to get a smooth, silky lime curd texture.
For best meringue, ensure bowl and beaters are grease-free.
A kitchen torch gives the best control for browning meringue, but a broiler can be used cautiously.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tartlet
Calories: 260
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 90mg