Sunday, May 15, 2011

Lemon Meringue Dessert


6 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/2 cup sugar
Beat egg whites until frothy then add cream of tartar and gradually beat in sugar while beating. Beat until stiff. Pour into a buttered 9x13 glass pan.
Bake 275 degrees for 20 minutes then 300 degrees for 40 minutes.
Let cool then gently push down edges.

Filling:
6 egg yolks
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp lemon extract
7 1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
Beat 1 pint whipping cream then add 2 tsp sugar.
Spread 1/2 of the cream over the meringue, then pour lemon mixture over cream.
Finish with the remaining cream.
Refrigerate overnight.
Serves 12-15

1 comment:

Alli grins said...

Yum, Mom! This looks delicious. I love anything lemon!

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