Lemon Meringue Desserts

Name: Lemon Meringue Desserts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 2/3 cup sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup cold water; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"These pretty individual dessert cups are cute as can be—and yummy too. A sweet and fluffy golden meringue tops the pudding that's rich with lemony flavor."

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photo by warrenyoung

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 egg whites
²⁄₃ cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 egg, lightly beaten
¹⁄₂ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cream of tartar

directions

Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice. butter and peel. Pour into four 6-oz. custard cups; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Immediately spread meringue over lemon mixture, sealing edges to sides of cups. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.