Description

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Macarons. This recipe combines the bright zestiness of lemon curd with the airy sweetness of meringue, all embraced by delicate almond flour shells. Perfect for any occasion, these macarons are sure to impress your guests with their elegant appearance and delicious taste. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a batch of these light and tangy treats that will brighten up your dessert table.

Ingredients

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3 large egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup finely ground almond flour
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Gel paste coloring, if desired
3 egg yolks
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp table salt
2 large egg whites (for meringue topping)
1/3 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together almond flour and powdered sugar; sift to remove lumps.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients and vanilla extract.
Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, then bake for about 20 minutes until shells lift easily from parchment. Allow to cool.
For the lemon filling, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter until melted.
Once cooled, match macaron shells, pipe in lemon filling, and top with another shell.
Optionally prepare meringue by beating egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form; pipe on top of assembled macarons.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 98
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg