Yuzu Meringue Tart
A delightful dessert that combines the bright and citrusy flavors of yuzu with a light and fluffy meringue topping.
Add <quantity>165<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sieved powdered sugar to a stand mixer bowl
Add <quantity>330<unit>g</unit></quantity> of softened butter
Add the paddle attachment and mix until you obtain a cream
Add <quantity>30<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of milk and <quantity>1</quantity> egg. Mix continuously to incorporate
Add <quantity>580<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and mix until it is barely incorporated. Avoid overmixing
Flatten the dough and wrap it in cling film. Place in the refrigerator for 1h
Soak <quantity>1</quantity> gold gelatin leaf in a bowl with water and ice cubes
Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of eggs and <quantity>80<unit>g</unit></quantity> of yuzu juice to a pot
Add <quantity>110<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar
Stir continuously over low heat just until it reaches a gentle boil so it won’t get crumbled. Remove from heat
Add the gelatin to the mix
Once the mixture cools to <temperature>50<unit>°C</unit></temperature>, incorporate <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and blend until smooth
Rest in refrigerator for at least 4h before using it. The yuzu curd is ready
When ready to roll, let the dough return to room temperature. Roll it out to <quantity>3<unit>mm</unit></quantity> thick between 2 parchment paper sheets
Place the dough in the refrigerator for 15m before cutting it
Preheat the oven to <temperature>170<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Release the dough from the parchment paper sheets
Cut with tart rings to form the bottom
Cut strips to fit in the tart ring, cutting the excess dough so the stripes do not overlap
Trim the excess dough and punch holes on the bottom with a fork
Chill the tarts for 15m
Bake for 12m or until lightly golden brown. The sweet tart crust is ready
In a pot, heat <quantity>40<unit>g</unit></quantity> of water and <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar
Add <quantity>60<unit>g</unit></quantity> of egg whites to a stand mixer bowl
Check temperature until sugar syrup reaches <temperature>112<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Whisk the egg whites at full speed
Remove the sugar syrup from the heat when it reaches <temperature>118<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Gradually pour the sugar syrup into the whisking egg whites. Continue whisking until it cools down and achieves a firmer texture. The Italian meringue is ready
Transfer the Yuzu Curd to a piping bag
Pipe the curd into the tarts, using a spatula to remove the excess and make it even
Transfer the Italian Meringue to a piping bag with round nozzle
Pipe the meringue onto the tarts
Blow-torch the meringue. The yuzu meringue tarts are ready
Enjoy this citrusy treat!
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