Lemon Meringue Tarts

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   In another bowl, combine the butter, sugar and ground almonds. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Stir in the flour and form into a ball. Shape into a disc, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into six pieces, roll each piece into a ½ cm (¼-inch) thick disc. With each disc of dough, line a 10 cm (4-inch) round and 2-cm (¾-inch) deep tart pan with a removable bottom. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).

5. 5

   Bake for 15 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.