FOR THE MERINGUES: Allow the egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. 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.
Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Preheat oven to the lowest possible temperature, 140-175 degrees.
Place the egg whites in the bowl of a mixer. With the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites with the salt about 5 minutes or until soft peaks form; the tips will curl.
Gradually add the sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form; the tips will stand straight and sugar will be dissolved.
Fold in vanilla and almond extracts.
Evenly spread the meringues into 12 circles. Flatten slightly so they have a diameter of about 3- to 4-inch circles.
Place the two baking sheets in the oven for 4 hours.
When they are done, remove from the parchment; if the bottoms are sticky in the center, return them to the oven for longer. You want them completely dried out but not browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
When completely cool, place in an airtight covered container. Store at room temperature for up to three days.
FOR THE LEMON CREAM: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and potato starch.
Whisk in the water, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice.
In a small bowl, stir the egg yolks with a fork. Add a spoonful of the lemon cream to the eggs. Slowly stir the egg mixture into the lemon cream.
Continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cool for 15 minutes.
Cover the top of the filling with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the cream or a skin will form.
Cool to room temperature or refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days in advance.
In a large bowl, with mixer at a high speed, whip the whipping cream.
With a rubber spatula, gently fold in 3/4 of the whipped cream into the lemon cream. Reserve rest of whipped cream for dollop on top.
FOR GARNISHES: Over a double boiler or in a microwave, melt the chocolate with the margarine.
Roll each nut in the chocolate and gently remove with a fork to a sheet of wax paper.
Let stand until chocolate is set and shiny; can be put in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
Store in an airtight container until ready for use.
TO ASSEMBLE: spread half the meringues with lemon cream. Top with remaining meringues.
Place a small dollop of whipped cream on the top of each sandwich and top with a chocolate dipped hazelnut or cashew. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 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.
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