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Lemon Meringue Bird’s Nest
by:
LYKLauren
April 21, 2011
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Makes
8
Ingredients
3
egg whites
1
/
2
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1
/
2
teaspoon
lemon juice
1
teaspoon
lemon zest
3
/
4
cup
sugar
1
/
2
cup
lemon curd
1
/
2
cup
coconut
Directions
Beat the egg whites, vanilla and lemon juice on medium speed until soft peaks form. Slowly incorporate sugar on high until stiff peaks form.
Fold in lemon zest.
Pipe 8 flat spirals on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Add another thick layer around of meringue around the outside edge to form a cup.
Sprinkle coconut around the meringue. It will toast up in the oven and become the color of a bird’s nest
Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Place a dollop of lemon curd in each cup.
Tags:
Cookie
Meringue
Fruit
Lemon
Lemon Juice
Spring
Vegetarian
Dessert
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