Lemon Meringue Desserts

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.