Lemon Macaroon Tartlets Recipe

Name: Lemon Macaroon Tartlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional); 1/2 cup thawed whipped topping; 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, toasted; MACAROON SHELLS; 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 egg whites; cooking spray

Servings: persons

FILLING
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup thawed whipped topping
2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
MACAROON SHELLS
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
cooking spray

1
Place egg in small bowl and set aside.
2
Combine sugar, cornstarch and lemon rind in a saucepan; stir well.
3
Slowly add water& lemon juice stirring with a whisk until blended.
4
Bring to a boil over medium heat and stirring constantly cook one minute.
5
Stir one quarter of hot lemon mixture into the beaten egg, add this to remaining lemon mixture, stir constantly.
6
Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
7
Pour mixture into a bowl; stir in coloring, if desired.
8
Place plastic wrap on surface and chill.
9
Spoon 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon filling into each Macaroon Tart Shell.
10
Top with 2 teaspoons whipped topping and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon toasted coconut.
11
MACAROON TART SHELLS:
12
Combine all ingredients (except spray) in a bowl; stir well.
13
Divide evenly among 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
14
Press mixture into bottom and up sides of cups.
15
Bake at 400u00b0F for 15 minutes or until edges are browned.
16
Cool 2 minutes on a wire rack.
17
Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

437

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FILLING, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus, and more.

Yes, Lemon Macaroon 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.

Lemon Macaroon Tartlets

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