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Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd

Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd for a Zesty Dessert Delight

Delightful Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd provide a crispy yet chewy texture, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Meringues
  • 4 large Egg Whites at room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar fine sugar preferred
  • 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
For the Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for curd
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt for curd
  • 2 teaspoons Zest of Lemons
For Assembly
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries for topping
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar for dusting
  • 12 sprigs Fresh Mint for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • fine sieve

Method
 

Meringue Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C). In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the room-temperature egg whites and kosher salt until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes). Gently fold in cornstarch, white wine vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dollop or pipe small meringue rounds onto the parchment, about 1–2 inches in diameter.
  3. Bake for 2 hours until the meringues are completely dry and crisp. Turn off the oven and cool inside until room temperature.
Lemon Curd Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, combine lemon juice and zest. Cook over medium heat until slightly reduced. In a separate bowl, cream together unsalted butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg yolks and whole eggs along with salt.
  2. Pour the butter and sugar mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly over low heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, whisking until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Strain the lemon curd through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Allow cooling slightly before transferring to an airtight container; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Fill the center of each meringue shell with a spoonful of chilled lemon curd. Top with fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar for presentation.
  2. Garnish each meringue with a sprig of fresh mint before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Store meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Lemon curd can be kept refrigerated for up to a week. Assemble before serving to avoid sogginess.

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