Passion Fruit Meringue Tartlets
- 7 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup passion fruit juice
- 6 prebaked (4-inch) tartlet shells (recipe follows)
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- For the curd: Fill a medium saucepan 1/3 full of water.
- Bring to a low boil.
- In a stainless steel bowl whisk together the egg yolks, eggs, and sugar.
- Stir in the passion fruit juice.
- Set the bowl into the pot of water, making sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Cook the mixture, stirring frequently until thick, about 10 minutes.
- Strain the curd.
- Place plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate until cold.
- Fill the tartlet shells with the curd.
- Set aside.
- For the meringue: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Fill a medium pot 1/3 full of water.
- Bring the water to a slow boil.
- In a bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together the egg whites and sugar.
- Place the bowl in the hot water and cook, whisking continually until hot.
- Remove from the water and place the bowl on the electric mixer.
- Whip on medium until stiff.
- Place the meringue in a pastry bag.
- Pipe it on top of the tartlets, completely covering the curd.
- Bake the tartlets until the meringue is golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/passion-fruit-meringue-tartlets.html (may not work)