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Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd are crisp bite-sized meringues filled with silky tart lemon curd. Perfect for brunches, tea parties, baby showers, holiday trays, spring desserts, bridal showers, or elegant entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh berries optional
  • Mint leaves optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F and line trays with parchment.
  2. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
  3. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff glossy peaks.
  4. Pipe mini nests onto tray.
  5. Bake 60 to 75 minutes, then cool in oven.
  6. Whisk yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in saucepan.
  7. Cook gently until thickened, then stir in butter.
  8. Cool lemon curd completely.
  9. Fill meringues with lemon curd.
  10. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Use a grease-free bowl for whipping egg whites.
  • Add sugar slowly for stable meringue.
  • Fill just before serving.
  • Humidity can soften meringues.
  • Fresh lemon juice gives best flavor.
  • Store meringues airtight.
  • Use store-bought lemon curd if desired.
  • Great gluten-free dessert option.
  • Top with berries for color.
  • Low heat prevents curd from scrambling.

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