Ingredients:
- for crust
- 1 1/4 cup digestive biscuits crumbs
- 2 tbsp super fine caster sugar
- filling
- 3 eggs
- topping
Directions:
- Method:
- 1- preheat oven to 350F,grease a 23cm pie or tart pan with butter.
- 2-Mix together the crumbs,sugar and cinammon,pour over the melted butter.Mix well and press onto the bottom and sides of the pan ,cover and chill.
- 3-In a stainless steel bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice . Cook, whisking constantly until the mixture becomes pale in color and quite thick . This will take about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately pour through a fine strainer to remove any lumps. Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the lemon zest. Immediately pour the lemon curd into the baked crust and smooth the top.
- 4-Bake for 12 minutes till the filling is set but whoobling slightly in the middle.Take out off oven.
- For topping:
- 1-In a stainless bowl whisk the egg whites till frothy,add the lemon juice or cream of tartar till you reach soft peak
- 2-Gradually add the sugar while whisking till you reach stiff peaks,add the vanilla and the lemon zest.
- Note:Do not stop whisking till the final step when you get a really stiff peaks.
- 3-Using a spatula or a spoon,spread the meringue over the filling making sure all sides are firmly sealed with topping.Make decorative swirls with the back of the spoon on the topping.
- 4-Return to oven and bake for another 20 minutes till some peaks on the topping are golden brown.Take out and leave to cool for 3 hours then chill.
- Note:Can be stored in the fridge covered for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 254.34 Kcal (1065 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 128.52 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.28g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 83.5mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 42.82mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 54.01mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 28.99g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 28.2g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Protein | 3.33g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 13.4mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 316.42 Kcal (1325 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 159.89 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.77g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 103.89mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 53.28mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 67.19mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 36.06g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 35.08g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Protein | 4.14g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 16.7mg | 1% | |
* 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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