Lemon Meringue Desserts Recipe

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Lemon Meringue Desserts
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
150
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. 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.
  2. 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 peel. Pour into four 6-oz. custard cups; set aside.
  3. 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. Yield: 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 150.4 Kcal (630 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.98g 6%
Cholesterol 48.55mg 16%
Sodium 45.73mg 2%
Potassium 91.75mg 2%
Total Carbs 26.29g 9%
Sugars 20.8g 83%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Protein 3.29g 7%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 21%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 16.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.37 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.73g 6%
Cholesterol 33.37mg 16%
Sodium 31.43mg 2%
Potassium 63.06mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.07g 9%
Sugars 14.29g 83%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 2.26g 7%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 21%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 11.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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