Lime meringue tart


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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Last modified on: July 1st 2018

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For 3 tarts, you will need:

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29 min.1 hour25 min.1 hour 54 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 2 min.
Lime meringue tart

The lime filling



Put 12 g gelatin to soak in cold water.

Stage 2 - 3 min.
Lime meringue tart
Weigh 375 g egg, then whisk briefly until liquid.

Note: once liquid, it is easier to adjust the weight more precisely if necessary. Use up any egg left over for glazing in another recipe.

Set aside.


Stage 3 - 4 min.
Lime meringue tart
Pour 375 g lime juice into a pan, add 375 g butter and 375 g caster sugar.

Stage 4 - 7 min.
Lime meringue tart
Put the pan on medium heat and bring the mixture to the boil while whisking frequently.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Lime meringue tart
Add the eggs and bring back to the boil.

Take off the heat.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Lime meringue tart
Finish by mixing in the gelatine (after draining well).

Stage 7 - 3 min.
Lime meringue tart
It is not essential, but give the mixture a quick blast with a blender if possible to emulsify it slightly.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Lime meringue tart
If you wish to improve the appearence, add a few drops of green colouring to the filling.

Cover and leave the filling to cool.

Stage 9 - 5 min.
Lime meringue tart

The sweet pastry case



Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).

Roll out 750 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.
Lime meringue tart
Bake for 15 minutes.

Leave to cool on a wire rack.

:Note: To help keep the pastry crisp, you can use this technique.

Stage 11 - 1 hour
Lime meringue tart
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.
Lime meringue tart

The Italian meringue topping

When the filling is set, pipe 600 g Italian Meringue over the top using a forcing bag.

Stage 13 - 2 min.
Lime meringue tart
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.
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.
Keeping
Several hours in the fridge. After this, it will still be good, but less crisp.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
5,759 Kcal or 24,112 Kj71 gr770 gr369 gr
288 %27 %73 %56 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
201 Kcal or 842 Kj2 gr27 gr13 gr
10 %1 %3 %2 %
Per tart
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
1,920 Kcal or 8,039 Kj24 gr257 gr123 gr
96 %9 %24 %19 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Egg, Milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 3 tarts : 10.14 €
  • Per tart : 3.38 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Sweet pastrySweet pastry: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tarte Normande, Alsatian apple tart, ... All
Italian MeringueItalian Meringue: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pear and lime meringue pie, Frozen Nougat, Lemon Tart / Meringue Pie, Lemon Meringue Pie Verrines, Rhubarb mousse, ... All
Lime juiceLime juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Thin tomato jelly and avocado tart, Mexican tart, Cucumber, avocado and mussel salad, Mojito peaches, Mojito peaches, ... All
ButterButter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Arlesian Biscuits, How to fry eggs well, Potatoes with prawns, Béarnaise sauce, Kale and potato soup, ... All
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