Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of airy meringue and juicy strawberries wrapped in a crisp tart shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made tart crust
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the tart crust by blind-baking it for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- While the crust cools, pour your egg whites into a mixing bowl.
- Beat them with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually incorporate the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract, and fold gently to combine.
- Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the cooled tart crust.
- Bake the meringue for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once the meringue cools, arrange the strawberries on top.
- Dust with powdered sugar and add mint leaves for decoration.
Notes
Ensure your egg whites are free from yolk for best results. Experiment with a piping bag for decorative peaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg