Chocolaty Lemon Meringue Cups Recipe

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Chocolaty Lemon Meringue Cups
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  1. For meringue, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla, salt and vinegar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
  2. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Drop meringue into eight mounds on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon.
  4. Bake at 275° for 45 minutes or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours.
  5. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine eggs and sugar. Stir in the lemon juice, butter and lemon peel. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
  6. For ganache, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly.
  7. Just before serving, spoon lemon curd into meringue cups. Drizzle ganache around meringue. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 401.95 Kcal (1683 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.82g 34%
Cholesterol 163.54mg 55%
Sodium 140.39mg 6%
Potassium 155.12mg 3%
Total Carbs 49.65g 17%
Sugars 45.67g 183%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 6.09g 12%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 36.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 272.54 Kcal (1141 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.79g 34%
Cholesterol 110.89mg 55%
Sodium 95.19mg 6%
Potassium 105.18mg 3%
Total Carbs 33.67g 17%
Sugars 30.97g 183%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 4%
Protein 4.13g 12%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 24.5mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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