Something sweet
Toasted Lemon Meringue Tart
Sharp lemon curd in a crisp pastry shell under generous swirls of toasted meringue.
- Prep
- 40 minutes
- Cook
- 35 minutes
- Serves
- 10
- Level
- Advanced
This tart is dramatic on the table but wonderfully balanced on the fork. The curd stays distinctly lemony beneath a cloud of meringue, while the crisp shell brings the contrast every creamy dessert needs.
Developed and written by the Suppermere kitchen · Published August 26, 2026What you’ll need
Ingredients
Step by step
Method
- 01
Whisk yolks
Whisk yolks, whole eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and salt in a saucepan.
- 02
Cook over medium-low heat
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat a spoon. Remove from heat and whisk in butter.
- 03
Strain curd into the tart shell
Strain curd into the tart shell, smooth the top, and chill until firm, at least 3 hours.
- 04
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add superfine sugar and beat until glossy, firm peaks form.
- 05
Pile meringue onto the cold tart and toast with a kitchen torch
Pile meringue onto the cold tart and toast with a kitchen torch, moving continuously for even color.
