Passion Fruit Meringue Tarts

These cute passion fruit meringue tarts fill crisp tartlet shells with fresh passion fruit curd and a silky smooth meringue topping.

They make stunning treats for high tea or when you’re looking for an elegant dessert for special occasions, like Easter. Lightly toast the meringue topping with a crème brûlée burner/kitchen torch for added effect. 

Recipe Ingredients

These passion fruit meringue tarts are made with just 5 ingredients which you likely already have on hand. Don’t forget to double check the recipe card for full ingredients:

• tartlet shells – I love to make my own tartlet shells. It’s so easy, and you can fill them with ganache, fruit, curd, jam or whatever else you prefer
• passion fruit curd – homemade passion fruit curd always tastes the best, but you could use store-bought curd instead. Classic lemon curd (for mini lemon meringue tarts) is always a great alternative, but orange curd is another delicious option
• egg whites – these are a crucial element to making any kind of meringue. Use store-bought bottled egg whites or keep the separated egg yolks in an airtight container in the fridge for making a fresh batch of passion fruit curd
• superfine sugar – for sweetness and to provide structure to the meringue
• powdered sugar – this helps to thicken the meringue so that it forms stiff peaks while also adding sweetness. Combining superfine white sugar with powdered sugar yields the best results

How To Make Passion Fruit Meringue Tarts

Start by preparing the passion fruit curd according to the recipe. Let the curd cool completely.

Make the tartlet shells according to the recipe. Allow the shells to cool completely before filling. In the meantime, prepare the meringue.

Beat the egg whites with the superfine sugar until almost stiff. Add the powdered sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Fill the tartlet shells with the passion fruit curd. Pipe small dollops of meringue on top of each tartlet until the curd is fully covered.

Use a crème brûlée torch to lightly brown the meringue. If you don’t have a torch, place the tartlets under a hot broiler briefly, keeping a close eye on them.

Storing Passion Fruit Meringue Tarts

You can store these assembled passion fruit meringue tarts in an airtight container, or covered, in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Can you freeze passion fruit meringue tarts?

Assembled passion fruit meringue tarts should not be stored in the freezer as the light and crisp meringue topping will become soggy, watery, or rubbery.

More Delicious Tart Recipes to Try

If you’re a lover of sweet tarts like I am, make sure to try these easy recipes!

• Homemade mini lemon meringue tarts
• Easy Pear Tart Recipe with Biscoff
• Strawberry custard tart
• Mini strawberry tartlets with pastry cream