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Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd: Sweet & Zesty Perfection

Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd offer a delightful blend of airy sweetness and zesty brightness, making them a perfect dessert choice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringues
  • 4 large Egg whites Use fresh, room temperature for best volume.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Ensures a crisp texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of tartar Stabilizes the meringue.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor.
For the Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup Fresh lemons Freshly squeezed juice.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the lemon.
  • 3 large Egg yolks Adds richness.
  • 1/4 cup Butter For creamy texture.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, add the room temperature egg whites and a pinch of cream of tartar. Whip until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  4. Add vanilla extract and gently fold it into the meringue.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and pipe small circular mounds on the baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until dry to the touch.
  7. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for at least 30 minutes.
  8. For the lemon curd, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
  9. Stir in butter after thickening and let cool.
  10. Fill each meringue shell with lemon curd and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 5mgSugar: 13gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

Store assembled meringues in an airtight container to maintain texture. Serve fresh for best results.

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