LEMON CUSTARD IN MERINGUE CUPS

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My husband loves lemon meringue pie. This variation is a favorite of his. I like it, too...it's very easy to make but looks very elegant. I've served it at every occasion from a formal dinner party to just a casual get-together. Ever since I was a young girl, making desserts has been a favorite hobby. Over the years, I've filled two binders with recipes for them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

MERINGUE:
3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups sugar, divided
CUSTARD:
1/3 cup cornstarch
1-1/2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • For meringue, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vinegar, vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. , Line baking sheet with parchment. Spoon egg white mixture into 8 mounds on paper. Shape into cups with a spoon. , Bake at 300° for 35 minutes. Turn oven off and leave door closed; let shells dry in oven at least 1 hour. Remove shells from paper. When thoroughly cooled, store in an airtight container. , For custard, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and remaining sugar and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Beat egg yolks. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; gently stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Chill. , Just before serving, fill meringue shells with custard and top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SURESH
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This recipe is a must-try!


gulkhan okasha
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


mouhsin moustarchid
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This recipe looks amazing!


Mike Iwabi
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I'm going to try this recipe this weekend.


Bhimmaya Sunuwar
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Perfect for a special occasion.


Sk Yasin
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Delicious!


Jannat Ul Islam Maiya
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jaydee
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lemon custard was not too tart, and the meringue cups were the perfect complement.


Bhart kumar
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The meringue cups were a bit difficult to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so light and airy.


Md shohidul
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the lemon custard.


Nouman Awan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The lemon custard is smooth and creamy, and the meringue cups are crispy and golden brown.


Stanley kuria
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lemon custard was perfectly tart and sweet, and the meringue cups were crispy and light. I will definitely be making this again.