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Lemon Rosemary Meringue Tart

Tart lemon curd is topped with a rosemary sugar meringue, making it a fresh and flavorful dessert everyone will love!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

ingredients

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 7 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
Rosemary Meringue
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup rosemary sugar
  • 1/4 cream of tartar
Filling
  • 10 oz lemon curd
Rosemary Sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 to 4 sprigs of rosemary cut in half

instructions

  • In a mason jar, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 3 to 4 sprigs rosemary to make the rosemary sugar. Close and let stand for 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees when ready to make the tart.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and brown sugar for crust.
  • Press into a 10” rectangle tart pan. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until it reaches soft peaks. Add 1/4 cup of the rosemary sugar and continue to beat until it reaches stiff peaks and is nice and glossy.
  • Fill tart crust with lemon curd. Top curd with meringue and swirl using a knife.
  • Using a torch or under the broiler set to low, brown meringue (approximately 3 to 5 minutes under the broiler).
  • Slice and serve.
Category: Cakes, Pies, & Tarts