Lemon Macaroon Tartlets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/3 c. water
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Macaroon Tart Shells

Preparation

Place egg in a small bowl; set aside.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and lemon rind in a saucepan; stir well.
Gradually add water and lemon juice; stir with a wire whisk until blended.
Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir one fourth of hot lemon mixture into egg; add to remaining lemon mixture, stirring constantly.
Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Pour mixture into a bowl; stir in food coloring, if desired.
Place plastic wrap on surface, and chill.
Spoon 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. lemon mixture into each Macaroon Tart Shell.
Top each with 2 tsp. whipped topping, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. toasted coconut.
Yield 1 dozen.