RatingDifficultyIntermediate

For the Crust:

14 Graham crackers

½ cup Unsalted butter, melted

1 pinch Salt

For the Filling:

2 cups Heavy cream

½ cup Sugar

2 tsp Finely grated lemon zest

⅓ cup Fresh lemon juice

For the Topping:

2 Large egg whites

⅓ cup Sugar

¼ tsp Cream of tartar

½ tsp Pure vanilla extract

Prepare the Crust:

Using a food processor, pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add butter and pulse again to mix together.

Equally split the mixture among six 4-inch tart pans with removable bottoms; press firmly on bottoms and up sides.

Freeze until firm for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare Lemon Filling:

In a medium saucepan, combine the cream and sugar and cook on medium to high heat. Continue stirring for 5 minutes. Let it boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.

Remove the saucepan from heat then add the lemon zest and juice.

Allow to cool for 20 minutes, then equally distribute among crust-lined tart shells and refrigerate until set for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Prepare Topping:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar.

Put the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to cook the mixture.

Whisking constantly, until sugar has dissolved and whites are very warm to the touch (not hot and overcooked). Continue the process for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and using an electric mixer, beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until glossy, soft peaks form. Do it for about 5 minutes.

Beat in vanilla. Spoon over tarts, then use a torch to lightly toast.

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