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Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd

Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd for a Sweet Spring Treat

Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd offer a sweet and tangy balance, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

For the Meringues
  • 4 large Egg Whites Fresh egg whites whip up better.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor and stabilizes meringues.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Helps create a chewy interior.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid powdered sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar Provides stability.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth.
For the Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed lemons.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Adds creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Balances tartness.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Enriches the curd.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Finely Grated Ginger Optional, for warmth.
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Blackberries, Strawberries, or Blueberries.
  • 1 sprig Mint Sprigs For color and aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar For dusting.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • saucepan
  • Double Boiler
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, kosher salt, and cornstarch. Beat on medium speed until frothy, then gradually add sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
  3. Dollop small mounds of meringue onto baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours until dry and crisp, leaving the door slightly ajar.
  5. While cooling, simmer lemon juice in a saucepan. In a bowl, whisk butter, sugar, and egg yolks. Gradually add lemon juice, then cook over a double boiler until thickened.
  6. Strain the lemon curd through a sieve into a bowl to remove lumps and then chill.
  7. Fill cooled meringues with lemon curd, top with berries and mint, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

These Mini Meringues are best enjoyed fresh. Can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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