Lemon Meringues Recipe

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Lemon Meringues
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
496
Calories
Total time
240
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar , super-fine if possible
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup potato starch
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 lemons , juice of (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipping cream
  • 1 tsp margarine

Directions:

  1. MERINGUES:.
  2. Allow the egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. If you are short on time, place the egg whites in a stainless steel bowl and set it in a bowl of warm water for 2 minutes to bring the whites to room temperature quickly.
  4. Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Preheat oven to the lowest possible temperature, 140ºF-175ºF.
  6. Place the egg whites in the bowl of a mixer.
  7. With the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites with the salt about 5 minutes or until soft peaks form; the tips will curl.
  8. Gradually add the sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form; the tips will stand straight and sugar will be dissolved.
  9. Fold in vanilla and almond extracts.
  10. Evenly spread the meringues into 12 circles.
  11. Flatten slightly so they have a diameter of about 3 to4 circles.
  12. Place the two baking sheets in the oven for 4 hours.
  13. When they are done, remove from the parchment; if the bottoms are sticky in the center, return them to the oven for longer.
  14. You want them completely dried out but not browned.
  15. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  16. When completely cool, place in an airtight covered container.
  17. Store at room temperature for up to three days.
  18. LEMON CREAM:.
  19. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and potato starch.
  20. Whisk in the water, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil over medium-high heat.
  21. Boil for 1 minute.
  22. Remove from heat.
  23. Stir in lemon juice.
  24. In a small bowl, stir the egg yolks with a fork.
  25. Add a spoonful of the lemon cream to the eggs.
  26. Slowly stir the egg mixture into the lemon cream.
  27. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
  28. Remove from heat.
  29. Cool for 15 minutes.
  30. Cover the top of the filling with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the cream or a skin will form.
  31. Cool to room temperature or refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days in advance.
  32. In a large bowl, with mixer at a high speed, whip the whipping cream.
  33. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in 3/4 of the whipped cream into the lemon cream.
  34. Reserve rest of whipped cream for dollop on top.
  35. GARNISHES:.
  36. Over a double boiler or in a microwave, melt the chocolate with the margarine.
  37. Roll each nut in the chocolate and gently remove with a fork to a sheet of wax paper.
  38. Let stand until chocolate is set and shiny; can be put in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
  39. Store in an airtight container until ready for use.
  40. HOW TO ASSEMBLE:.
  41. Spread half the meringues with lemon cream.
  42. Top with remaining meringues.
  43. Place a small dollop of whipped cream on the top of each sandwich and top with a chocolate dipped hazelnut or cashew.
  44. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 495.63 Kcal (2075 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.43g 38%
Cholesterol 87.08mg 29%
Sodium 73.69mg 3%
Potassium 297.7mg 6%
Total Carbs 65.85g 22%
Sugars 46.04g 184%
Dietary Fiber 3.75g 15%
Protein 9.56g 19%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 63.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.39 Kcal (939 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.06g 38%
Cholesterol 39.43mg 29%
Sodium 33.36mg 3%
Potassium 134.78mg 6%
Total Carbs 29.81g 22%
Sugars 20.84g 184%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 15%
Protein 4.33g 19%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 15%
Calcium 28.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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