Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of tangy lemon flavor and fluffy meringue, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. With a moist, lemon-infused cupcake base filled with luscious lemon curd and topped with billowy meringue, these cupcakes promise to bring sunshine to your dessert table. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re ideal for celebrations or simply when you need a sweet pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons (about 1/4 cup juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for lemon curd)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for lemon curd)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat together softened butter and eggs until creamy. Add lemon zest and juice.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare lemon curd by cooking sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, and butter over medium heat until thickened.
- Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form; gradually add sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Once cooled, fill cupcakes with lemon curd and top with meringue.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg