LEMON MERINGUE DESSERTS

Lemon Meringue Desserts image

These pretty individual dessert cups are cute as can be-and yummy too. A sweet and fluffy golden meringue tops the pudding that's rich with lemony flavor. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice. butter and zest. Pour into four 6-oz. custard cups; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Immediately spread meringue over lemon mixture, sealing edges to sides of cups. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.