LEMON MACAROON TARTLETS

Lemon Macaroon Tartlets image

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories Tarts

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup thawed whipped topping
2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
cooking spray

Steps:

Place egg in small bowl and set aside.
Combine sugar, cornstarch and lemon rind in a saucepan; stir well.
Slowly add water& lemon juice stirring with a whisk until blended.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and stirring constantly cook one minute.
Stir one quarter of hot lemon mixture into the beaten egg, add this to remaining lemon mixture, stir constantly.
Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Pour mixture into a bowl; stir in coloring, if desired.
Place plastic wrap on surface and chill.
Spoon 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon filling into each Macaroon Tart Shell.
Top with 2 teaspoons whipped topping and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon toasted coconut.
MACAROON TART SHELLS:.
Combine all ingredients (except spray) in a bowl; stir well.
Divide evenly among 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
Press mixture into bottom and up sides of cups.
Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until edges are browned.
Cool 2 minutes on a wire rack.
Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.