Best 6 Meyer Lemon Pastry Recipes

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In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the delightful flavors of Meyer lemon pastry. This unique citrus fruit, known for its complex and aromatic flavor profile, adds a burst of sunshine to any dessert. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, we have compiled a selection of the best Meyer lemon pastry recipes that cater to a variety of tastes and skill levels. From classic tarts and pies to creative cakes and cookies, these recipes will showcase the versatility of this special ingredient. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious adventure with Meyer lemon pastry.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEYER LEMON PASTRY



Meyer Lemon Pastry image

This tart looks incredible, and is easy to make, too. Thin slices of Meyer lemons are poached in simple syrup to make sweet candied circles, and then arranged on store-bought puff pastry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield Makes one 11-by-14-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
6 Meyer lemons, thinly sliced
1 package frozen puff pastry (14 ounces), thawed
All-purpose flour, for surface
1 large egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash
Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling
1 cup cold heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use

Steps:

  • Bring water and granulated sugar to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut out a circle of parchment the size of the saucepan. Add lemons, and cover with parchment. Simmer gently until lemons are soft and translucent, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove lemons from syrup, and transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to an 11-by-14-inch rectangle. Lightly score a 1-inch border around edges using a sharp paring knife. Brush entire surface of dough with egg wash, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake pastry until golden, 22 to 24 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, whisk heavy cream and vanilla seeds with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  • Top pastry with lemon slices. Serve with vanilla cream.

MEYER LEMON PIE



Meyer Lemon Pie image

A tangy sweet and sour treat, the Meyer lemons make it sweeter than a traditional lemon pie, but still keep that citrus kick.

Provided by Melissa Cebrian

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Lemon Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ¼ cups white sugar
3 large eggs
3 ¾ fluid ounces Meyer lemon juice
¼ cup butter, melted
1 (9 inch) pastry shell, unbaked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sugar, eggs, and lemon juice in a blender; blend until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour melted butter into the blender and blend for 30 seconds more.
  • Transfer lemon filling to the pastry shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow pie to rest until completely set before serving, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 184.1 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

19 BEST MEYER LEMON RECIPES



19 Best Meyer Lemon Recipes image

Categories     RECIPE ROUNDUP

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c white sugar
¾ c butter, at room temperature
4 eggs
4 egg yolks
1 ⅓ c Meyer lemon juice
2 tsps grated Meyer lemon zest

Steps:

  • Beat the butter and sugar in a bow with a low-speed electric mixture. Continue for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is creamy.
  • Mix in the yolks and eggs to the cream. Add lemon juice.
  • Pour this mixture into a saucepan.
  • Turn on low heat, then stir the components until they're smooth. Once smooth, turn the heat to medium. Simmer and stir until the curd is thick. It should mark 170 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Move the curd to a bowl and put plastic wrap over the top. Let it cool for ten minutes before moving it to the fridge to thicken.

STRAWBERRY AND RASPBERRY TART WITH MEYER LEMON PASTRY CREAM



Strawberry and Raspberry Tart with Meyer Lemon Pastry Cream image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold, unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
Ice water, as needed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peel of 1 Meyer lemon (strips removed with a peeler)
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 cup raspberries
5 strawberries, hulled and sliced
Freshly whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grate the butter on a box grater and add to the bowl of a food processor with the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the salt. Pulse to combine until the mixture resembles Parmesan cheese. Add the egg yolk and 3 tablespoons of ice water. Pulse to combine until the dough comes together and holds its shape when pressed between your fingers. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface. Gently knead a few times and bring the dough together into a ball, then flatten into a disc. Roll the dough out evenly into a 1/4-inch-thick circle. Transfer the dough onto a sheet tray and cover with plastic wrap. Place into the fridge to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and roll evenly in all directions, making sure it doesn't stick to your work surface and dusting with flour as needed. The dough should be about 1/8-inch thick. Slice the dough in half and transfer to two nonstick 6-inch fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Press the dough snuggly into the edges ensuring the dough runs fully up the side. Use a rolling pin to trim the excess dough. Line each tart with a piece of foil and fill with baking beans (or I use rice!), making sure the foil is tightly packed to the corners. Transfer the dough to the oven to blind bake for 6 minutes. Rotate the pan, then bake for another 6 minutes. Remove the foil and baking beans and place the tart back into the oven until lightly golden, another 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Set up an ice bath. Add the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of the heavy cream to a small bowl. Mix to create a slurry and set aside. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar and the 4 whole eggs to a large bowl and beat with a whisk until pale yellow and foamy. Add the remaining 2 cups heavy cream, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the vanilla extract and lemon peel to a small saucepan and whisk to combine. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then pour half of the mixture into the bowl with the eggs and sugar and immediately whisk vigorously to combine and temper the mixture. Pour the contents of the bowl into the saucepan and continue to whisk. Add the cornstarch slurry and whisk to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to whisk until the mixture begins to thicken and it reaches the texture of pudding, 3 to 4 minutes. You want to continuously whisk to avoid scorching the mixture. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Set the bowl over the ice bath to cool.
  • Place the apricot preserves and a splash of water into a small saute pan. Turn the heat to medium and stir to gently melt the preserves, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • To assemble the tart, spoon an even layer of the lemon pastry cream into each tart shell, but not fully to the top. Line the outside of the tart with raspberries and working inward, arrange the inside of the tart with the sliced strawberries. Repeat this process alternating with more raspberries and strawberries. Glaze the top of each tart with the apricot mixture.
  • Serve the tarts with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

MEYER LEMON SHAKE-UP TARTS



Meyer Lemon Shake-Up Tarts image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 frozen phyllo tart shells, such as Athens, thawed
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus for sprinkling
2 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
2 Meyer lemons, zested and juiced (about 1/3 cup)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pats
Whipped cream, for garnish
Turbinado sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray the phyllo shells with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar. Place the shells on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, yolks and the 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl until thick and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and juice, and stir to combine.
  • Add the egg mixture to a heavy saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a bowl set in an ice bath. Stir in the butter, one pat at a time, and continue stirring to cool down quickly (or chill in the refrigerator until cool to the touch, about 5 minutes).
  • Fill a pastry bag or heavy-duty plastic bag with a corner snipped off with the lemon curd filling. Pipe the filling into the cooled tart shells, then freeze for 1 hour. Garnish with a small dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar just before serving.

CLASSIC MEYER LEMON MERINGUE TART RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Meyer Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh meyer lemon juice, granulated sugar, kosher salt, large eggs, large egg yolks, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, water, large egg whites, French pastry tart shell

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup fresh meyer lemon juice, (from 4-5 lemons)
⅔ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
⅓ cup water
4 large egg whites
1 French pastry tart shell, baked

Steps:

  • Make the Meyer lemon curd: Fill a small pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Place a medium heatproof bowl over the pot, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Meyer lemon juice, sugar, salt, eggs, and egg yolks to the bowl and cook, whisking constantly, for 10 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and foamy. Add the butter, a cube at a time, whisking continuously until melted and incorporated and the curd thickens. If the mixture has curdled, strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl.
  • Make the meringue. In a small pot, combine the water and sugar and boil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 180°F (82°C), about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
  • Increase the mixer speed to high and slowly pour in the hot sugar syrup. Whip until stiff peaks form, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the Meyer lemon curd to the tart shell and spread in an even layer. Dollop the meringue on top of the curd. Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue until light golden brown. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for one hour until ready to serve.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 72 grams

Tips for Making Meyer Lemon Pastries:

  • Use Fresh, Zesty Meyer Lemons: The key to great Meyer lemon pastries is using fresh, ripe Meyer lemons. Look for lemons with a bright yellow color and a smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Zest and Juice the Lemons: To get the most flavor out of your Meyer lemons, zest them and then juice them. The zest contains the most flavorful oils, while the juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will make your pastries tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough Before Baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help the pastries hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the Pastries Until Golden Brown: Bake the pastries until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Meyer lemon pastries are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their bright, citrusy flavor and tender, flaky texture, these pastries are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Meyer lemon pastries a try. You won't be disappointed!

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