Rhubarb Meringue Tarts

Shortcrust pastry shells filled with a zesty stewed rhubarb curd and topped with a sweet, golden-brown piped meringue.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 687.2 kcals 2748.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 113.5 grams 453.9 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 8.6 grams 34.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
handful
Flour
for dusting
5
tbsp
Dairy
10
g
Butter
for greasing
3
piece
Eggs
separated into yolks and whites
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juiced and zested
Liquids
4
tbsp
Vegetables
700
g
Rhubarb
cut into 2cm chunks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and line greased flan tins.
  • Prick the pastry bases, line with paper and baking beans, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove paper and beans, brush with one egg yolk, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Simmer rhubarb, 7 tablespoons of sugar, lemon juice, and zest until softened, then mash.
  • Mix cornflour and water into a paste and stir into the rhubarb mixture.
  • Boil until thick, remove from heat, and stir in the remaining two egg yolks.
  • Ladle the fruit filling into the baked pastry cases.
  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks and gradually whisk in the remaining sugar.
  • Pipe the meringue over the filling and bake for 20 minutes until golden.