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Lemon Madeleine Meringue Parfaits

Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Sugar Bowl Lemon Madeleines 
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 eggs (not separated)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Meringue Topping

  • 1 tbsp meringue powder
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a small sauce pan, whisk eggs, sugar, oil and lemon juice. 
  • Cook cover medium heat for 4 minutes until thickened.
  • Strain into a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 20 minutes.
  • In a mixer with whisk attachment, add meringue powder, sugar, water and vanilla. 
  • Whisk on high for 5 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  • In each of the two parfait cups, crumble one Lemon Madeleine and press into the bottom of the glass. 
  • Pour half of the cooled lemon filling on top of the pressed Lemon Madeleine.
  • Fill piping bag with the meringue and pipe half onto the top of each parfait with swirling motion.
  • Place the second Madeleine into the top of each parfait.
  • If desired toast the top portion of the meringue with a kitchen torch or carefully under the broiler. 
  • Garnish with a small slice of lemon and enjoy!
Keyword spring dessert