10-Min Glossy Lemon Curd Tart
A no-bake tart built on store-bought pastry with silky lemon curd and torched meringue. Ready to serve in 10 minutes, viral-worthy every time.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 215
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Spread lemon curd evenly into the tart shell, filling to the rim.
Step 2
Whip egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl until soft peaks form, ~2 minutes.
Step 3
Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, ~2 minutes.
Step 4
Fold in vanilla, lemon zest, and sea salt until just combined.
Step 5
Spoon meringue onto the curd layer, creating tall peaks and swirls.
Step 6
Torch the meringue surface until golden brown and the tips are burnished.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch tart pan with pre-baked shell
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- large mixing bowl
- offset spatula or back of a spoon
- kitchen torch
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