@whipped.wondered: 🍋 Tarte au Citron Meringuée 🇫🇷🔥 The Perfect Golden Meringue! l 𝕎𝕙𝕚𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕕 & 𝕎𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕕 #WhippedAndWondered #TarteAuCitronMeringuee #LemonMeringueTart #FrenchPatisserie #FrenchDesserts

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🍋🇫🇷 **Classic French Tarte au Citron Meringuée** A buttery pastry crust filled with silky lemon curd and topped with fluffy, toasted meringue! ✨ **🥧 Ingredients** **For the pastry crust:** • 1¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour • ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed • ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar • 1 egg yolk • 1–2 tbsp cold water, as needed • A pinch of salt **For the lemon curd:** • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice • Zest of 2 lemons • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar • 3 large eggs • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cubed **For the meringue:** • 3 large egg whites • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar • ¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional) **👩‍🍳 Instructions** 1️⃣ **Make the crust:** Mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add the egg yolk and enough cold water to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes. 2️⃣ **Bake the crust:** Roll out the dough, press it into a 9-inch tart pan, and prick the base with a fork. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden. Let cool. 3️⃣ **Prepare the lemon curd:** Whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until smooth. 4️⃣ **Fill the tart:** Pour the lemon curd into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Chill until set. 5️⃣ **Make the meringue:** Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. 6️⃣ **Decorate:** Pipe the meringue into beautiful peaks over the lemon filling. 7️⃣ **Toast the meringue:** Carefully use a culinary torch to turn the tips golden brown. Alternatively, briefly use the oven broiler, watching constantly. 8️⃣ **Serve:** Let the tart chill until ready to slice. Enjoy the perfect combination of buttery pastry, tangy lemon curd, and fluffy toasted meringue! 🍋🤍 ✨ **Your turn!** Would you try this classic French dessert? And which pastry should Whipped & Wondered make next? 🥐💛