Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

March 15, 2014

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100g butter, softened
100g caster sugar
1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out using a sharp knife
2 eggs
100g self-raising flour
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp candied lemon zest (optional – available from specialist delicatessens and cake decorating shops)

For the lemon curd

175g golden caster sugar
Juice of 2 lemons
2 eggs
110g unsalted butter, cut into cubes

For the Italian meringue

2 egg whites
50ml water
100g caster sugar

To decorate

Zest of 1 lemon
Icing sugar, to dust

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and line a cupcake tray with paper cases. For the lemon curd, place the sugar and lemon juice in a large bowl, add the eggs and butter and immediately start to whisk....
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
47

Sodium
33mg
1% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
6g
2% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV