Easy Lemon Meringue Tart

Easy and Healthy 

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Calling all lemon meringue tart lovers! A buttery shortbread crust, super smooth lemon curd filling and golden swirls of meringue come together in this sweet and tart lemon dream.

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shortbread cookies

butter

lemon juice

eggs

cream of tartar

Ingredients

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Mix in the melted butter and press the crumbs into the bottom and up the side of a 9 inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Use the bottom of a glass or a tamp to firmly press the crumbs down.

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Combine everything except the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk constantly over medium – med/low heat until thickened, about 10 mins.

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Add the cold butter, one piece at a time and whisk until blended before adding the next piece.

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Remove from heat and pass the lemon curd through a fine mesh sieve and discard the solids.

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Pour the lemon curd into the baked shell and smooth the top.

Be sure to use very cold butter to finish the curd. Whisk in one piece at a time, being sure each piece has dissolved before adding the next.

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