Saturday, August 6, 2011

Baking Recipe: Lemon Curd Pavlova Tart


Okay, I think it's time for the lemon meringue tart to have a make over, not that I don't like the classic version. Whenever I host cookouts or dinner parties, my friends would always have 1 similar request." Jo, when can you make your lemon tart, or lemon meringue tart?" Sadly all these were not captured, recorded and blog about. After all, I only started my blog last year August ;).

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This time round, I thought of making the tart a little more interesting. I will fill it with soft velvety lemony lemon curd with lots of zing, and balance it of with the sweetness of pavlova. Not to mention it adds a whole new dimension and texture. Buttery soft crunchy crust, with zesty and zingy smooth lemon curd filling which is topped off with light fluffy mid-crunchy pavlova. I think it works, after all the elements are still a base of a lemon meringue tart. Instead or torching the meringue or baking it in the oven, you get a ready baked pavlova...Very much like 2 desserts in 1.

A new twist to my very own all time favourite tart. Have a great weekend!!

xx

29 comments:

  1. Ow you're a tart queen huh?
    Me too! ;D
    I reckon tart should be the new macarons/cupcakes. They're just so much better than those other fab desserts.
    Lemon and pav are classic for sure Jo!

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  2. WoW!!! Not only does this look amazing - I LOVED the way you did your printable recipe. You've come a long way, baby!

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  3. This lemon meringue makeover is genius! Love the idea of pavlova on top =)

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  4. Stunning tarts! My hubby would love these gems~

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  5. These are such beautiful tarts! I love your adaptation on a classic!

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  6. Pierre: Gosh.. your Melbourne photo is making me missing Melbourne every single day. Although it's end Winter and still gloomy, but I really enjoy walking from one end of Swanston to the other, or maybe walk to Vic Mart from Melbourne Central. Speaking of tarts, I had so much of strawberry and lemon tarts there. LOL.. It's just something I do. Always comparing notes like a food writer.. ;P. A tart queen huh? Thank's for the label.. nice to know I'm a tart queen. Hugs, Jo

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  7. Ann dear: Thanks.. definitely have come a long way and will continue to improve. So please don't stop visiting me ;P. It's always nice to hear from all of you. I'm doing my best to read all of your goodies. So many goodies, so little time. xoxo..

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  8. Hey Peggy! nice to hear from you. Hope you do try it out and share the little bundle of joy.. cheers, Jo

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  9. Lizzy: So nice to know your hubby adores your treats. Hope you try out this new twist. It's much lighter.

    Wilde in the Kitchen: Thanks for visiting. So happy to know they are beautiful and above all taste good. Have a great week!

    Cheers,
    Jo

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  10. I only have two words to describe this amazing dessert...CHIC AND GORGEOUS!!!
    xoxo

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  11. WooHoo! These made Top 9! I'm up (I know it's late) and I just had to pop in and say YAY! Well Deserved...Bravo!

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  12. Those look fantastic, and your photography is gorgeous! Following you now, stop by my blog if you get a chance. :) http://indulgebakery.blogspot.com/

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  13. Sweet Elisabeth! You're way too kind. Thanks heaps!! If you have lemons and not know what to do, please make some. Trust me you would want more by then. LOLs xoxo..

    Ann: You're fast.. that's all I can say. It's not late, I didn't even know. YEAYYYYY!! huggs

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  14. Hey Corrine: I already love the sound of your blog. That's a sign which indicates a 'GO TO' for me. Thank you so much for complimenting on my photography. Means the world to me. Am certainly following you back my new foodie friend. xoxo

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  15. Luv your presentation on these delicious looking lemon curd pavlova tarts and very nice printing card! :)

    Congrats on the Top 9...well deserved!

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  16. what a great recipe! Greetings from Milan, Italy

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  17. Wonderful makeover. I adore Lemon Curd and could eat it right from the pot!

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  18. Alyce: Oh my, your website is amazing!! Thank you for stopping by ;).

    Christina: Thanks so much.. hope you do try them out. Your photos on your website are so beautiful. Simple but paint a thousand words. If only I could sink my teeth in your juicy mini burgers/ sandwiches.. Yummmmm

    Sandra: Me too.. it has to be tangy for me and ultra smooth with NO lumps.. now that's what I call perfect curd.

    Hugs, Jo

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  19. Bueno sera Twinky! Thanks for stopping by. I visited Italy back in year 2009 in December, winter time. Lovely historical place. Didn't manage to do any shopping in Milan though..hopefully I get to visit other parts like Tuscany, Capri. Havea great week.. Ciao!

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  20. That tart looks gorgeous! I absolutely love lemon tarts. Nice touch for finishing with a Pavlova instead of a typical torched meringue. ;)
    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. I am in love with this tart! I love lemon meringue and can't wait to try this instead.

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  22. What beautiful little desserts! Congrats on making the top 9 with these. :)

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  23. Definitely these is a chic and gorgeous treat!

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  24. I started making pavlovas this summer, and I love them. However, that pales in comparison to how much I love this, the lemon curd looks nice and oozy, delicious!

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  25. ThePastryDream: Thanks for the compliment.. I hope you do try it out. A twist to the classic.. something different ;).

    Sheri: Thanks for stopping by.. appreciate it.. am coming over to your blog right now. Please try it out and let me know what you think.

    Kita: Thanks.. hopefully I get to make more top 9. Hahahha.. I'm in such a competitive mode right now.. Gosh!!

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  26. Lola: Thanks.. and I really am happy to know that you thought they were chic and gorgeous. xoxo

    Sylar Wolfe: OH! don't compare.. I'm sure your one was stunning. I always think there's room for improvement. I such a worrier and not a warrior. I tend to over think on what I do half the time. Hahaha.. so having you compare and giving a compliment sure makes my day. Cheers!!

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  27. These look amazing, and I love your photography - such pretty colors!

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  28. Hi Patty H! Thanks for stopping by. That means a lot to me that you love my photography. I will do my level best to keep up my work.. though I think I need to further experiment.. ;); Will pop over to buzz ya' shortly. Cheers, Jo

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