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Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe

This recipe is vegan.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup vegan butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon cold water

Lemon Filling

  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric (for color)

Meringue

  • ½ cup aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. For the crust: In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in vegan butter until crumbly. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms. Press into a tart pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. For the filling: In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and turmeric. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Pour into baked crust.
  4. For the meringue: Whip aquafaba and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. Spread over lemon filling.
  5. Bake for another 15 minutes until meringue is golden.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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Lemon Meringue Tart
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