Lemon Meringue Desserts

Name: Lemon Meringue Desserts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter; 2 Tbsps cornstarch; 0 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 egg whites; 118 milliliters lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 158 milliliters sugar, divided; 237 milliliters cold water

Lemon Meringue Desserts is a side dish that serves 4. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 199 calories, 3g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up butter, lemon peel, egg whites, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

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Corn Starch

Egg Whites

Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

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Egg

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Frying Pan

Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice. butter and peel.

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Lemon Juice

Butter

Pour into four 6-oz. custard cups; set aside.

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Custard

In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Immediately spread meringue over lemon mixture, sealing edges to sides of cups.

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Cream Of Tartar

Egg Whites

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