Lemon meringue tart

The lemon meringue tart combines a sweet pastry shell, a tangy lemon curd and a light meringue browned in the oven or with a blowtorch. Its balance rests on the contrast between the sharpness of the lemon and the sugary softness of the meringue. A timeless classic of French windows, it lends itself to modern reinterpretations by many pastry chefs, who rework its shape and the piping of the meringue.