A delightful Meringue Tart with a crisp crust and fluffy, sweet topping.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour for the tart crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup sugar for the crust
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for the crust
- 4 egg whites for the meringue
- 1 cup sugar for the meringue
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for the meringue
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt, then add the diced butter and mix until the dough is crumbly.
- Press the dough into a tart pan and bake it for 15 minutes.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract to the egg whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the baked crust and return to the oven for another 30 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.8mg