Caramel Meringue Tart

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3
Enjoy a sweet and tangy Caramel Meringue Tart for dessert tonight
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
2 tablespoons caster sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg , beaten
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
2 egg whites
1/2 cup caster sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
384
Sugar
36g
Fat
13g
The Caramel Meringue Tart is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. It's a perfect dish to serve at special occasions, such as holidays, birthdays, or dinner parties. The tart has a crisp and buttery crust filled with a sweet and tangy caramel filling. The meringue topping is fluffy and creates an eye-catching contrast to the dark and rich color of the filling. This dessert is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth and impress any guest who tries it.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a 9-inch tart pan.
2.In a large bowl, mix the self-raising flour, caster sugar, and butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3.Add in the beaten egg and mix until the dough comes together.
4.Roll out the dough and place it into the prepared tart pan.
5.Prick the bottom with a fork several times and then bake for 10 minutes.
6.In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the brown sugar and flour together.
7.Add the milk and egg yolks and whisk until fully combined.
8.Add the butter and continue to whisk until the mixture thickens.
9.Pour the filling into the tart shell.
10.In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
11.Gradually add in the caster sugar while continuing to beat until glossy.
12.Spread the meringue over the filling and make peaks with a fork.
13.Bake for 15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
14.Let the tart cool before serving.

PROS

The Caramel Meringue Tart has a sweet and tangy filling that pairs well with the fluffy and crisp meringue.

It’s also a beautiful dessert that will impress your guests.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The meringue can be tricky to make, but with practice, it can be mastered.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Caramel Meringue Tart is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
The eggs used in the meringue provide protein, while the milk used in the filling contains calcium and vitamin D.

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