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Home ยป Desserts ยป Lemon Ginger Meringue Tartlets

Lemon Ginger Meringue Tartlets

May 20, 2016 by Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life 10 Comments

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I’m not going to lie friends, I’ve been feeling a little cheated as of late. I know I’ve come back to the Pacific Northwest in late spring where the weather can change faster than you can blink. I guess I really shouldn’t have had any high weather-related expectations for an area that’s popularized the phrase, “Don’t like the weather? Wait 5 minutes, it’ll change.” But in recent weeks, Norway, in all it’s northernly arctic cold-weather glory has had sunnier, warmer, NICER weather than we have here.

Seriously Pacific Northwest, WTF? What. The. Fudge-filled muffins.

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Don’t get me wrong, I love many things about you, Pacific Northwest. I love your cuisine, coffee (So. Much. FANTASTIC. Coffee.), diverse and beautiful natural landscapes, your abundant outdoor activity opportunities… But the shenanigans you’re pulling with the weather right now… Not so much. I’d like to breakup with your weather. Seriously, I will never be anything other than Norwegian winter level ultra-pasty if you keep this up.

Seriously guys, I am SO pasty right now, that my mom recently described my skin color as “pearl.” Apparently I’m not just pasty, I’m translucent pasty.

Seriously Pacific Northwest, I need me some Vitamin D and some warm sun rays!

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But until this weather gets its act together, I’mma be in the kitchen whipping up some sunny day flavors of my own. If my skin can’t enjoy a little sun, at least my taste buds can, right?

And what could be sunnier tasting than a little bit of ginger and homemade graham cracker crust goodness, and a whole lot lemon and toasted meringue? Trust me, THIS is where your taste buds want to be. RIGHT. HERE.

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Lemon Ginger Meringue Tartlets

Rain or shine, these delicate lemon ginger meringue tartlets are sure to brighten your day! | The Simple, Sweet Life
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  • Author: The Simple, Sweet Life
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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For the lemon ginger curd filling:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about one large lemon)
  • 1/2 tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1” piece of ginger, peeled and quartered
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed

For the graham cracker crust:

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp. whole-wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temp.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. honey

For the meringue:

  • 3 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. I recommend starting with the lemon ginger curd as it will need at least a few hours to set up in the refrigerator before use (alternatively, you can make it the night before). In a small saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, ginger, and egg yolks over medium heat.
  2. Whisking occasionally, cook the curd until has thickened and reached approximately 172F/78C on a candy thermometer. Strain the curd into a clean bowl, and stir in the butter until completely incorporated. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap pressed against the surface of the curd and refrigerate until firm.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and honey for the graham cracker crust. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and continue beating until they form a solid, firm ball of dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Divide the graham cracker dough into 6 equal pieces, rolling each out to about 1/4″ thick. Gently press each crust into a 3″ tart pan and trim the excess around the edges. Generously prick the bottom of the tart with a fork and allow to firm up in the freezer for 30 minutes. Bake the shells at 350F/175C for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. If the bottom or sides of the crust have puffed up during baking, just gently press them back into place while still warm.
  5. Once the shells have cooled and the curd has firmed up, spoon a few teaspoons of curd into each shell, filling each shell about 2/3 of the way full. In the bowl of a stand mixer placed over a pot of boiling water, whisk together the egg whites and granulated sugar for the meringue. Cook until hot and the sugar has dissolved completely. Transfer the bowl to your stand mixer, add the vanilla extract, and, using the whisk attachment, whip the meringue until it has cooled and holds stiff peaks.
  6. Spoon the meringue into a piping bag with a large, round tip, and pipe onto the tarts. Use the back of a teaspoon to spread the meringue to the edges of the crust. Toast the edges of the meringue with a chef’s torch.

Notes

Graham cracker and curd recipe adapted from Miette

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Comments

  1. Sue says

    May 20, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    I love, love, love these! They truly are a taste of sunshine with such a nice contrast of textures.

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      May 24, 2016 at 9:54 pm

      I’m SO glad you liked them! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  2. sweetteasweetie (@SweetTSweetie) says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:47 am

    These are so beautiful! I love the lightly toasted meringue on top!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      May 24, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you Kari! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  3. Jean Dumais says

    May 23, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    I adore both lemon and ginger, although I’ve never made curd before I might give it a go! I also appreciate a recipe that uses up the whites along with the yolks so I don’t end up wasting anything.

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      May 24, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Right?! I feel like I’m ALWAYS left with a bowl of egg whites or a bowl of egg yolks, and I always feel so wasteful throwing them away. Glad this recipe could spare you those feelings! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  4. kristyvmoreno says

    May 24, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous recipe! You’re one of our features this week at A Little Bird Told Me Link Party. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      May 24, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks so much for the lovely feature! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  5. Stella says

    May 29, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    What would you do if you didn’t have a chefs torch

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    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      May 29, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Hi Stella! Good question! If you don’t have a chef’s torch, I would recommend using the broiler in your oven. Just make sure you let it get really hot before sticking each tart under there individually to minimize the amount of time they’re exposed to the heat. The meringue top should brown pretty quickly so be sure to watch it closely. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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