Lime meringue tart
For this delicious tart, you will see how the crisp, sweet pastry is the perfect foil for the distinct taste and slight sharpness of the lime filling and, of course, the smoothness of the Italian meringue topping.
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Grade this recipe: Last modified on: July 1st 2018
For 1 tart, you will need:
- 0
4 g gelatin - 1
125 g egg - 2
125 g lime juice - 3
125 g butter - 4
125 g caster sugar - 5
3 drops food colouring (optional) - 6
250 g Sweet pastry - 7
200 g Italian Meringue - Total weight: 954 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Resting | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 min. | 1 hour | 25 min. | 1 hour 54 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
Keeping:
Several hours in the fridge. After this, it will still be good, but less crisp.Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 2 min.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Stage 3 - 4 min.
Stage 4 - 7 min.
Put the pan on medium heat and bring the mixture to the boil while whisking frequently.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Add the eggs and bring back to the boil.
Take off the heat.
Take off the heat.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Finish by mixing in the gelatine (after draining well).
Stage 7 - 3 min.
It is not essential, but give the mixture a quick blast with a blender if possible to emulsify it slightly.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
If you wish to improve the appearence, add a few drops of green colouring to the filling.
Cover and leave the filling to cool.
Cover and leave the filling to cool.
Stage 9 - 5 min.
The sweet pastry case
Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
Roll out 250 g Sweet pastry and line your tart tin or mould (a 7 inch/18 cm square tin here).
Prick all over the bottom with a fork or pique-vite (pastry pricker).
Stage 10 - 15 min.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Leave to cool on a wire rack.
:Note: To help keep the pastry crisp, you can use this technique.
Leave to cool on a wire rack.
:Note: To help keep the pastry crisp, you can use this technique.
Stage 11 - 1 hour
When both the filling and pastry case are cold, pour the filling into the case, level the surface by tapping the sides, then put to set in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Stage 12 - 5 min.
The Italian meringue topping
When the filling is set, pipe 200 g Italian Meringue over the top using a forcing bag.Stage 13 - 2 min.
Colour the top of the meringue, either by putting the tart under a hot grill for a few seconds, or by using a torch.
Decorate with a few shreds of lime zest.
Decorate with a few shreds of lime zest.
Remarks
You can use the same recipe to make a lemon meringue tart, but you will not need colouring.
If you don't have time to make Italian meringue, normal meringue will do just fine.
If you don't have time to make Italian meringue, normal meringue will do just fine.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 1,920 Kcal or 8,039 Kj | 24 gr | 257 gr | 123 gr |
| 96 % | 9 % | 24 % | 19 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 201 Kcal or 842 Kj | 2 gr | 27 gr | 13 gr |
| 10 % | 1 % | 3 % | 2 % |
| Per tart | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 1,920 Kcal or 8,039 Kj | 24 gr | 257 gr | 123 gr |
| 96 % | 9 % | 24 % | 19 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 1 tart : 3.93 $
Note : These prices are only approximate.
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Sweet pastry: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tarte Normande, Alsatian apple tart, ... All |
 | Italian Meringue: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Rhubarb mousse, Lemon Tart / Meringue Pie, Frozen Nougat, Lemon Meringue Pie Verrines, Pear and lime meringue pie, ... All |
| Lime juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Cocktails, Mojito peaches, Mexican tart, Thai-style Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Mojito peaches, ... All |
| Butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Apple and almond gratin, Bounty-style tart for Alison, Brownies, Smooth mixed vegetable soup, Marchand de vin sauce, ... All |
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