How To Make Lemon Meringue Parfait
When life gives you lemons, make some sweet lemon treats! Juice them up and you can stir the essence into pies, bars, and other kinds of batter. After all, this fruit imparts a unique, citrusy tartness to desserts that you can’t really get anywhere else. So if you’re drawn to bright and zesty flavors, these are definitely for you! Check out this selection, and whip up some of the best lemon dessert recipes.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
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In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/2 cup of sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
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Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
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Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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In another bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the 1/4 cup of sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
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To assemble the parfaits, spoon a layer of lemon curd into each glass. Top with a layer of whipped cream, then another layer of lemon curd.
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Spoon the meringue on top of the lemon curd layer, making sure to cover the entire surface.
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Use a kitchen torch to brown the meringue or place under the broiler for a few minutes until golden.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories : 460kcal
- Total Fat : 29g
- Saturated Fat : 17g
- Cholesterol : 260mg
- Sodium : 260mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 41g
- Protein : 7g
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