Citrus Meringue Tarts
Light, airy meringue shells filled with a tangy lemon-orange curd, offering a delicate balance of flavors. This recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, layers egg whites, cream of tartar, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 (4-inch diameter) pre-baked tart shells
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 250°F. Beat 4 large egg whites and 1/4 tsp cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Step 2: Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar while beating on medium-high speed, then mix in 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 5 minutes).
- Step 3: Spoon meringue into 4 pre-baked tart shells, spreading evenly to cover the bottoms. Bake for 75 minutes until dry and lightly golden, then cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
