Key Lime Meringue Tart Recipe | Epicurious

Key Lime Meringue Tart Recipe | Epicurious

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Fresh Key limes add a delicious tang to the filling. And the finishing touch? A crown of perfectly browned meringue. Timing note: The finished pie needs to chill for at least an hour before serving.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh Key lime juice (from about 18 limes) or regular fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 ounces chilled cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom Kitchen torch

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