Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Meringue Preparation
- 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.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dollop or pipe small meringue rounds onto the parchment, about 1–2 inches in diameter.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Garnish each meringue with a sprig of fresh mint before serving.
Nutrition
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.
