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Crostata alle Meringhe

Cultural Context

Crostata alle Meringhe is a beloved Italian dessert that combines a buttery shortcrust pastry with a light and airy meringue topping. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings, this tart showcases the art of pastry-making and the balance of textures. The meringue adds a sweet, crisp layer that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling and fresh fruit. Today, variations abound, with different fruits and flavors, making it a versatile dessert enjoyed worldwide.

ItalianITdessert
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
shortcrust pastry
100 g egg whites
200 g sugar
limoncello
100 g heavy cream

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Prepare the shortcrust pastry and chill it.

2

Roll out the chilled pastry on parchment paper to about 1.5 cm thick.

3

Invert the pastry over a 24 cm tart pan and trim the edges with a rolling pin.

4

Blind bake the pastry at 180°C for about 20 minutes, using aluminum foil cylinders to support the edges.

5

Remove the pastry from the oven and prepare the limoncello cream and meringue.

6

For the meringue, combine 100 g of egg whites and 200 g of sugar in a saucepan and heat to 60°C while whisking.

7

Once at temperature, transfer to an electric mixer and whip on high speed for about 10 minutes until glossy and stiff peaks form.

Cooking Techniques

whippingbakingblind baking

Equipment Needed

tart panparchment paperelectric mixersaucepanwhiskovenkitchen thermometer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Meringue TartItalian Meringue Pie
Local Name: Crostata alle Meringhe

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