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Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd

Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd for Sweet Spring Indulgence

Delight in these Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd, a light and gluten-free dessert perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringues
  • 4 large Egg Whites At room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt A pinch enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For stiff peaks
  • 1 teaspoon White Wine or Red Wine Vinegar Stabilizes meringue
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor
For the Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup Citrus Juice Preferably fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 large Whole Eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Finely grated
For Topping
  • 1 cup Berries Blackberries and blueberries
  • 2 sprigs Mint Sprigs
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Double boiler
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer bowl, combine egg whites and kosher salt; whisk until frothy.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  5. Dollop or pipe meringue onto baking sheets and bake for 2 hours.
  6. Cool meringues in the oven with the door slightly ajar.
  7. Prepare lemon curd by gently heating citrus juice in a saucepan.
  8. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then incorporate egg yolks and whole eggs.
  9. Mix in reduced citrus juice and grated ginger, then cook over a double boiler.
  10. Stir until thickened, then strain through a sieve and cool.
  11. Spoon lemon curd into meringues and top with berries and a mint sprig.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best crispness; store meringues separately from lemon curd to maintain texture.

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