LEMON MERINGUE TORTE
Field editor Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, relates, "I copied this old recipe from a notebook that my grandmother compiled as a teenager."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks and milk. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to pan. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add butter, lemon juice and zest; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in cinnamon. Fold in almonds. Spread hot filling over crust. Spread topping over filling. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Juliana AAF
[email protected]This lemon meringue torte is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Gevo Lebron
[email protected]The lemon meringue torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Minhaz Miah
[email protected]This lemon meringue torte is a bit of work to make, but it's worth it. The results are stunning and the taste is out of this world.
Rachel Botkin-Garcia
[email protected]I was so excited to try this lemon meringue torte, but it was a huge disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was too runny.
Jose Ponce De Leon
[email protected]This lemon meringue torte is the best I've ever had. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is creamy and tangy, and the meringue is light and fluffy. I highly recommend it!
Md Rakeb Khan
[email protected]I've been making this lemon meringue torte for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ednah Kanyimo
[email protected]The lemon meringue torte was good, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping for. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Boitumelo Letsie
[email protected]This lemon meringue torte is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Michelle Huffman
[email protected]The lemon meringue torte was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I would make it again.
Laurie Richards
[email protected]This lemon meringue torte is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.
Andrea Foust
[email protected]The lemon meringue torte was a bit too tart for my liking, but my husband loved it.
Brooklyn Watson
[email protected]This lemon meringue torte is absolutely stunning! It's the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion.
Ladrell Wright
[email protected]I was disappointed with the lemon meringue torte. The crust was soggy and the filling was too runny.
Garani Etihad
[email protected]This was my first time making a lemon meringue torte, and it turned out great! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Amanda Yolanda
[email protected]The lemon meringue torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Abdenour Souissi
[email protected]I've made this lemon meringue torte several times now, and it's always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always impressive.
Gaetane Garnett
[email protected]This lemon meringue torte was a delightful treat! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and tangy, and the meringue was light and fluffy. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.