Meringue Pie in a Lemon (Individual Servings). |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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ohhh what a terrific twist on lemon meringue pie. individual servings that look as pretty as it tastes great. Recipe from chef ross burden. Of course you can increase this easily Ingredients:
3 -4 lemons, juice of |
2 -3 tablespoons caster sugar (to taste) |
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch |
55 g butter |
1/2 large lemon, flesh scooped out, base trimmed to form a flat base |
3 free-range egg whites |
1 tablespoon caster sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven 200C/400F/Gas 6.
2. Place the lemon juice, sugar, arrowroot and butter into a small saucepan over a gentle heat and whisk until thickened.
3. Pour the lemon mixture into the emptied lemon half.
4. Place the egg whites into a bowl and whisk until stiff. Add the sugar and whisk again until the mixture forms stiff peaks when the whisk is removed.
5. Top the filled lemon half with the egg white mixture and place onto a baking sheet. Place into the oven to bake for ten minutes, until set and golden brown.
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