French Silk Meringue Tartlets Recipe

Name: French Silk Meringue Tartlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup granulated sugar; ¾ cup butter, slightly softened; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa or 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 pasteurized eggs or ½ cup egg substitute; 12 strawberries, halved or 24 raspberries

Servings: persons

1
Meringue shells:.
2
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Draw twenty-four 2-inch circles on the parchment paper, about 1 inch apart; set aside.
4
In large mixer bowl, beat egg whites and lemon juice at medium speed until soft peaks form.
5
Use back of small spoon to spread about 2 tablespoons meringue into 2-inch circles on prepared baking sheet, building up sides to form shells.
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Bake in 250F oven for 1 hour.
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Turn oven off; do not open door.
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Let meringue shells stand in oven overnight.
9
Carefully remove shells from parchment.
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Store shells in airtight container at room temperature.
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Just before serving, spoon filling into shells.
12
Garnish each tart with strawberry half or raspberry.
13
If desired, drizzle with raspberry plate scapers.
14
French Silk Filling:.
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In large mixer bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder at medium speed until creamy.
16
Add melted chocolate and vanilla; beat at low speed until combined.
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Beat at high speed until light and fluffy, scraping bowl as needed.
18
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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(Filling can be made in advance and refrigerated.
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Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before spooning into tarts.)
22
Just before serving, spoon into meringue shells.
23
Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours.

1120

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 egg whites, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup butter, slightly softened, and more.

Yes, French Silk Meringue Tartlets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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French Silk Meringue Tartlets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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