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For the pastry

For the filling

For the meringue

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal511
  • fat20g
  • saturates10g
  • carbs81g
  • sugars46g
  • fibre2g
  • protein7g
  • salt0.46g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Whizz the flour, butter and ¼ tsp salt in a processor until fine. Add the sugar, pulse, then tip in the egg yolks and 4 tsp cold water. Pulse to a dough, tip out onto the work surface, then quickly knead until smooth. Line a 35 x 12cm loose-bottom fluted tin (measured from the top) by pushing the pastry into the tin with your fingers. Pinch an overhang on all sides. Chill on a baking sheet chill for 30 mins.

  • step 2

    Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line the tin with baking parchment and baking beans, then bake blind for 15 mins. Take the paper and baking beans out, then bake for 10-15 mins more until golden and sandy. Allow to cool. Trim the sides using a serrated knife.

  • step 3

    Meanwhile, put the lemon curd into a non-stick pan, then beat in the eggs and yolks. Slowly bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the mix becomes really thick and dark yellow, about 10 mins. Spoon into a bowl, cover the surface with cling film and cool completely. The pastry and filling can be made up to a day ahead.

  • step 4

    Scatter 175g raspberries over the base, then spoon over the cooled lemon curd. Now make the meringue: whisk whites in a large, clean bowl until stiff, then add the sugar in 2 batches, whisking back to shiny, stiff peaks each time. Fold in the vinegar and cornflour. Swirl the meringue over the curd and raspberries, then bake for 10 mins until meringue is lightly golden. Cool for 20 mins, then lift out of the tin onto a serving plate. Scatter remaining raspberries over, then dust with icing sugar.

RECIPE TIPS
TIP

Cooking this tart in a rectangular tin makes it really easy to slice and serve. The recipe will also fit a shallow, round, fluted 23cm tin perfectly if that’s all you can lay your hands on. Cook for the same length of time.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2009

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A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.6 ratings

anitasealey

I made this dessert but was a little disappointed as the lemon filling didn't set too good even though I used a good quality lemon curd. I also found the meringue quite sweet so next time I would use a little less sugar. Everyone commented how lovely the pastry was though, and they all had…

djwinkles

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

I made a version of this yesterday, and I am going to comment even though I didn't stick to the recipe. I bought ready rolled pastry and used a different 4 egg meringue recipe! I made the filling with TipTree's lemon curd which gave the finished dish a lovely sharp finish and I liked the ease of…

workingmum

PS I made it in a 30cm round fluted glass dish and there was still too much pastry, but just enough meringue.

mimi204

A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Made this last night but with homemade lemon curd and it was ok. I also found there was too much meringue and the result was quite watery and caused the pastry to go quite soggy but all in all looks a very impressive dessert. Also john lewis do a 35x12 tart tin if you what to make a long tart as it…

workingmum

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

This was the easiest lemon meringue I have ever made! No rolling out pastry, no tricky lemon curd and the meringue made perfect peaks with no effort at all. I made it for Sunday lunch with my parents and when I brought it out of the oven, my five year old daughter declared "That looks so scrummy,…

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