Description
Delicate mini meringues filled with tangy citrus curd, perfect for family gatherings or dessert emergencies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup citrus curd (lemon, lime, or orange)
- Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, kiwi)
- Mint leaves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, whisking until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pipe small mounds of the meringue onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 60-90 minutes until the meringues are dry to the touch and crisp.
- Allow the meringues to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Fill the meringues with citrus curd, topping with fresh fruit and mint leaves, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure mixing equipment is clean and free from grease. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringue, dessert, citrus, easy, pastries