10-Min Lemon Curd & Torched Meringue
No-bake lemon curd with torched Italian meringue—glossy, tangy, and TikTok-viral in under 5 minutes. Serve in a glass or on crispy shortbread.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 4 pieces shortbread cookies or crispy wafer
Instructions
- 1
Whisk sweetened condensed milk with lemon juice and zest until thick and glossy, about 1 minute.
- 2
Divide lemon curd among 4 serving glasses or place on shortbread bases.
- 3
Combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- 4
Whisk constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches 160°F (71°C), about 3 minutes.
- 5
Transfer to stand mixer and whip on high until stiff, glossy peaks form, 2–3 minutes.
- 6
Spoon meringue onto curd, peak with the back of a spoon, and torch until golden.
Tools you’ll need
- 2 mixing bowls
- whisk
- microplane (for zest)
- 4 serving glasses or small plates
- instant-read thermometer
- stand mixer with whip attachment
- kitchen torch
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