Receta Lemon Meringue Torte
Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 1/2 c. Heavy cream
- 2 lrg Large eggs
- 4 lrg Egg yolks Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 3/4 c. Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 c. Fresh orange juice
- 3/4 c. Sugar
- 4 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 5 lrg Egg whites
- 1/2 c. Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 pch Cream of tartar
- 1 x Ready-made pie crust
Direcciones
- How to Prepare the Curd:1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cream. Whisk in the Large eggs and yolks.
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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.
- 2. Whisk constantly till the mix is lukewarm.
- 3. 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.
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 169g | |
Recipe makes 6 servings | |
Calories 360 | |
Calories from Fat 143 | 40% |
Total Fat 16.11g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 8.76g | 35% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 243mg | 81% |
Sodium 177mg | 7% |
Potassium 190mg | 5% |
Total Carbs 48.8g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
Sugars 44.54g | 30% |
Protein 7.41g | 12% |