Lemon Meringue Dessert Squares Recipe

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Lemon Meringue Dessert Squares
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
211
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 package pudding-included yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp grated lemons , rind of
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease 13x9-inch pan.
  3. In large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and egg.
  4. Mix at low speed until crumbly.
  5. Press mixture in bottom of greased pan.
  6. In medium saucepan, combine 1 1/3 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  7. Gradually stir in water; blend until smooth.
  8. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. Stir about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks; return egg mixture to saucepan.
  11. Cook until mixture is bubbly.
  12. (Mixture will be very thick.) Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter, lemon peel and lemon juice.
  13. Pour filling over crust.
  14. In small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar at medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute.
  15. Add 1/2 cup sugar (1 tablespoon at a time) beating at high speed until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
  16. Spread meringue over hot filling.
  17. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
  18. Cool 1 hour.
  19. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  20. Cut into squares.
  21. Hint: To cut perfect slices of meringue desserts, dip knife in water before cutting.
  22. After each cut, wipe knife clean and dip it in water again.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.27 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.41g 18%
Cholesterol 93.62mg 31%
Sodium 60.23mg 3%
Potassium 70.43mg 1%
Total Carbs 24.4g 8%
Sugars 18.42g 74%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 3.73g 7%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 18.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 188.92 Kcal (791 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.2g 18%
Cholesterol 83.72mg 31%
Sodium 53.86mg 3%
Potassium 62.98mg 1%
Total Carbs 21.82g 8%
Sugars 16.47g 74%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 0%
Protein 3.34g 7%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 16.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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