Lemon & raspberry meringue tart

Health score
1%
Lemon & raspberry meringue tart
55 min.
12
540kcal

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If you're searching for a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this delightful Lemon & Raspberry Meringue Tart. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this tart offers a perfect balance between the zesty brightness of lemon curd and the sweet-tartness of fresh raspberries. Each bite is layered with creamy curd, luscious meringue, and a melt-in-your-mouth pastry crust that complements the tangy filling beautifully.

This recipe not only boasts a stunning presentation but also provides a wonderful opportunity to hone your baking skills. The buttery tart shell serves as the ideal base, cradling the rich lemon filling and juicy berries. The crowning glory, a fluffy meringue topping, is toasted to perfection for a delightful contrast in texture that will leave everyone craving more.

Ingredients

  • 350 flour plain
  • 200 butter cold cut into cubes
  • 100 brown sugar 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 624 lemon curd 
  • large egg yolk whole beaten
  • 200 raspberries 
  • 12 servings powdered sugar 
  •  egg whites for yolks in pastry and filling (from the eggs used )
  • 140 brown sugar white
  • tsp citrus champagne vinegar 
  • tsp cornstarch 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Whizz the flour, butter and tsp salt in a processor until fine.
  2. Add the sugar, pulse, then tip in the egg yolks and 4 tsp cold water. Pulse to a dough, tip out onto the work surface, then quickly knead until smooth. Line a 35 x 12cm loose-bottom fluted tin (measured from the top) by pushing the pastry into the tin with your fingers. Pinch an overhang on all sides. Chill on a baking sheet chill for 30 mins.
  3. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  4. Line the tin with baking parchment and baking beans, then bake blind for 15 mins. Take the paper and baking beans out, then bake for 10-15 mins more until golden and sandy. Allow to cool. Trim the sides using a serrated knife.
  5. Meanwhile, put the lemon curd into a non-stick pan, then beat in the eggs and yolks. Slowly bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the mix becomes really thick and dark yellow, about 10 mins. Spoon into a bowl, cover the surface with cling film and cool completely. The pastry and filling can be made up to a day ahead.
  6. Scatter 175g raspberries over the base, then spoon over the cooled lemon curd. Now make the meringue: whisk whites in a large, clean bowl until stiff, then add the sugar in 2 batches, whisking back to shiny, stiff peaks each time. Fold in the vinegar and cornflour. Swirl the meringue over the curd and raspberries, then bake for 10 mins until meringue is lightly golden. Cool for 20 mins, then lift out of the tin onto a serving plate. Scatter remaining raspberries over, then dust with icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories540kcal
Protein4.95%
Fat33.48%
Carbs61.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.58
Glycemic Load
16.34
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.3608695216801%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.63mg
Petunidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
0.16mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:539.81kcal
26.99%
Fat:20.21g
31.1%
Saturated Fat:12.22g
76.4%
Carbohydrates:83.64g
27.88%
Net Carbohydrates:81.66g
29.7%
Sugar:59.35g
65.95%
Cholesterol:97.03mg
32.34%
Sodium:289.05mg
12.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.72g
13.44%
Selenium:15.55µg
22.22%
Folate:66.25µg
16.56%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.41%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.37%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.61%
Vitamin A:503.71IU
10.07%
Iron:1.78mg
9.91%
Vitamin B3:1.86mg
9.31%
Fiber:1.98g
7.91%
Phosphorus:64.79mg
6.48%
Vitamin C:4.37mg
5.3%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.64%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.16%
Calcium:37.26mg
3.73%
Copper:0.07mg
3.69%
Magnesium:13.62mg
3.41%
Potassium:109.78mg
3.14%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.86%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.55%
Vitamin K:2.59µg
2.47%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.46%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.04%