Receta Lemon Meringue Torte
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- How to Prepare the Curd:1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cream. Whisk in the Large eggs and yolks.
- In a medium non-reactive saucepan, combine the zest, fruit juices, sugar, vanilla, and butter, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle half of the warm liquid into the cream mix.
- Return everything to the saucepan and cold, whisking constantly, and scraping the bottom of the pan till tiny bubbles boil up for 10 seconds.
- Strain the curd through a fine sieve into a bowl, cover with waxed paper, and set aside. (The curd can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.)
- How to Prepare the Meringue:1. Place the egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar in a large stainless steel bowl, and set it over a saucepan of simmering water.
- Whisk constantly till the mix is lukewarm.
- Remove from the heat and whisk (you can switch to an electric mixer)
- till the egg whites form high peaks, like shaving cream.
- How to Assemble:1. Bake the ready-made pie crust according to the package instructions, let cold slightly. Spread the lemon curd over the still hot, baked ready-made pie crust.
- With the back of a spoon, pile the meringue on top of the curd, pulling up wisps of meringue with the spoon as you go.
- Set the pudding under a preheated broiler for a few seconds, or possibly pass the flame of a propane torch over the meringue, till lightly browned in spots.