Grapefruit and Pepper Meringue Tartlets

Buttery biscuit bases filled with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with a unique black pepper infused Italian meringue.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 424.1 kcals 2544.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.6 grams 339.6 grams
Fat 19.8 grams 118.8 grams
Protein 5.5 grams 33.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Sugar
For the curd
1
tbsp
Cornflour
Heaped
75
g
Sugar
For the base
100
g
Sugar
For the meringue
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Free-range
50
g
Butter
Soft, cubed
75
g
Butter
Very soft but not melted, for the base
2
piece
Egg Yolks
For the base
Fruits
1
piece
Grapefruit
Unwaxed, zest and juice only
0.5
piece
Lemon
Unwaxed, zest only
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
For the curd
1
pinch
Salt
Generous pinch, for the base
1
pinch
Salt
For the meringue
0.5
tsp
Pepper
Freshly-ground black pepper
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
Roughly 60g

Steps

  • Whisk 90ml grapefruit juice, zest, sugar, salt, and eggs in a pan over gentle heat.
  • Sift in cornflour and whisk continuously until the mixture is thick.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the butter one cube at a time.
  • Cover curd with clingfilm touching the surface and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C and butter six 8x5cm metal dessert rings.
  • Cream butter, sugar, salt, and lemon zest until pale and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks and beat into the creamed mixture.
  • Sift flour and baking powder into the mixture and beat into a smooth paste.
  • Pipe dough into rings in a 4mm thick spiral and add a raised outer ring.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool for two minutes, loosen with a knife, and transfer to a wire rack.
  • Heat sugar and 40ml water over high heat to 118°C.
  • Whisk egg whites and salt in a bowl until a light froth forms.
  • Pour hot sugar syrup into egg whites in a thin stream while whisking.
  • Add pepper and whisk for 10 minutes until glossy and stiff peaks form.
  • Top biscuits with grapefruit curd and meringue.
  • Brown the meringue using a blowtorch or hot grill.