Ooooh, What a Tart!
My second Daring Baker challenge was Lemon Meringue Pie. Jen from The Canadian Baker was the host this month, and the recipe came from Wanda’s Pie in the Sky by Wanda Beaver. I decided to do individual tartletts, as I much prefer plating desserts with tartletts than pie or tart slices.
Overall, they were quite tasty, but I did have some issues with the crust. We’ll call it “rustic,” but deep down inside, I’m gonna call it ugly. I rushed it, and did not let it rest the required amount of time, so I know it was all my fault. It was very yummy, so I’ll live with the rustic look!
Due to all the weeping custards I was hearing about, I thought I’d be smart and broil the meringue in a very hot oven under the broiler, instead of baking. I babysat it for about one minute, and then turned around for literally thirty seconds, and (poo!!!) the tips were smokin’. It was just a tad bit darker than I would have liked, but again very tasty. I garnished the tart with passion fruit and raspberry sauces and blackberries sliced in half. I’m not usually a big fan of lemon desserts, but this one was quite good.
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Beautiful meringue…yet another reason I need a pastry bag! Great red & yellow accents in your photos. I think you did a great job!
Your meringues are gorgeous! Wonderful job on this month’s challenge.
Your tarts look divine. Congratulations on your second DB challenge.
they look gorgeous!
OH~ super cute plating. I love the meringue drops- makes me think of Dr. Suess for some odd reason!?!?! Really great photos and congrats on your second dare success.
Beautiful meringue—very fun and whimsical-looking! Congrats on the challenge!!
You say rustic, I say beautiful! I love the garnishes too.
Your presentation and photography are AMAZING!
Your tarts look great!
omg!! those are amazing. Not only do the tarts look fantastic, your plates, and pictures wow. Great Job!!
your little tarts look beautiful ! i love the way you applied the meringue, it reminds me of little toasted marshmallows.
The plating was lovely, as are your tarts. Yes, pie crust is something that can’t be rushed or it rebels against you.
I love the look of your little tarts, with the piped meringue! Beautiful!
Dotting the dots, love it! The work in progress pic is just marvellous.
I love your perfect piping! And the plating is amazing, as well.
Ah, meringue does go from pure white to burnt and blackened in no time flat… Still, I wouldn’t have know if you hadn’t said anything, as they look nicely browned to me. Nice piping, too!
I think that I like the darkened tips of the meringue. Looks good-great job on your second challenge!
Great job on your 2nd challenge!
Gosh! I love the piping!
Great job !
Beautiful! I love the meringue dots. Adorable.
What an incredible blog you have here! Those tips surely are smokin’, so is the presentation!
The last 2 photos are fantastic. Love your meringue :)
Stunning tarts and photos!
Nice job on your tart! I piped mine the same way -they’re kind of fun with all the punky spikes :)
xxoo
Aw, looks like a campfire marshmallow topping. Too cute and yummy looking!!!
Rustic is good! Your tarlets look great!
I love the way you plated the pie! Absolutely beautiful!
Simply gorgeous! My oven frequently *wins* when I’m trying to brown something under the broiler. Your tarts still look divine.
I love how you have piped on your meringue, its just gorgeous
Oh, your pictures are beautiful ! Well, actually, with such gorgeous tartlets, how could you make ugly pictures ?! ;-))
i must admit..your tartelettes are most beautiful that i have seen..im totally smitten!! great job for this month’s challenge :-)
Wow- your husband’s photos are definitely professional. Not that your tarts aren’t lovely, too!! I read your profile- I also went to culinary school, worked in kitchens for lots of years, and now just do it for fun. I miss the performance of the restaurant, and I’m enjoying blogging- it’s a nice way to have an audience again.
I’ll say: What a tart!
Looks beautiful!
Ooooo, your tartlettes are so beautifully done and garnish! Makes me want to reach into my computer and grab one for lunch ♥
Great job!!!!!
Nice presentation of the LMP!!! Congratulations!
I think your “rustic” tart shells are just beautiful. And I love the way your meringue kisses the curd. You’ve clearly got talent with the pastry bag. Great job!
Check out that amazing plating! It’s gorgeous! Beautifully done.
Love the sauce polka dots! Adorable tarts! Great job again on the challenge!
I love those tarts! They are perfect – you did an incredible job with the meringue.
Beauftiful! I’m jealous beyond all reason.
Love the little dots, great presentation!
what a gorgeous presentation! and your meringue-work is beautiful…not too dark at all!
This is just beautiful! I love your presentation.
Great looking tarts – LOVE THEM! Your photos are fantastic!
This by far, has to be my favorite entry! Gorgeous, beautiful, and a perfect curl in the center!!! I’m in awe!!
If I looked that good … you could call me tart all the time! Beautiful!
Wow, I love this website. It hasn’t been shut since I found it :). The meringue is so cool! I love it. Unfortunately, every time I bake a lemon meringue, the pie won’t set and I’ve ended up with several different lemon “soups”