Description
A delightful Kiwi Curd Meringue Tart that combines the tangy flavor of kiwi with a light and fluffy meringue topping.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup fresh kiwi puree (about 4–5 ripe kiwis)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for curd)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Mix until crumbly.
- Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. If too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Prick the bottom with a fork and chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the kiwi puree, ¾ cup sugar, eggs, cubed butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds.
- Pour the kiwi curd into the cooled tart shell and spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- For the meringue, in a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add ¾ cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Spread the meringue over the chilled kiwi curd, making decorative peaks with a spatula.
- Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue, or place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Let the tart cool for about 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, substitute half of the kiwi puree with passion fruit puree.
- If you prefer a less sweet meringue, reduce the sugar to ½ cup while whipping the egg whites.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Kiwi curd meringue tart, dessert, tart recipe