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Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd: Best Elegant Dessert Recipe

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Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd are elegant bite-sized desserts featuring crisp meringue shells, soft marshmallow-like centers, and creamy homemade lemon curd. Perfect for tea parties, bridal showers, Easter celebrations, and special occasions, these light citrus desserts offer the perfect balance of sweetness and tangy lemon flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh berries for garnish
  • Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C).
  2. Line baking trays with parchment paper.
  3. Beat egg whites until foamy.
  4. Add cream of tartar and continue beating.
  5. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Mix in vanilla extract.
  7. Pipe small nests onto baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 60-75 minutes.
  9. Allow meringues to cool slowly in the oven.
  10. Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan.
  11. Cook until thickened.
  12. Whisk in butter until smooth.
  13. Cool completely.
  14. Fill meringues with lemon curd.
  15. Garnish with berries and mint.
  16. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature egg whites.
  • Ensure all equipment is grease-free.
  • Add sugar gradually.
  • Avoid humid baking conditions.
  • Store meringues separately from lemon curd until serving.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Cool meringues completely before filling.
  • Fresh berries make an excellent garnish.
  • Minor cracks are normal.
  • Best assembled shortly before serving.

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