Lemon Meringue Pie with Almonds by @cakeofgina_

2h

10 servings

🌾

280 g

All-purpose flour

🧈

340 g

Butter

🍬

100 g

Powdered sugar

🥚

2

Egg yolks

🍋

Lemon zest

🧂

Salt

🍬

400 g

Sugar

🌰

50 g

Almond flour

🥚

3

Egg

🍋

0.5 + 150 ml

Lemon juice

🌽

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

🍮

3 g

Gelatine sheets

💧

65 ml

Water

🥚

75 g

Egg whites

  1. Rub
    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • All-purpose flour

    In a bowl, rub the cold cubed butter with the sugar and flour into a sandy texture, add the egg yolks, a pinch of salt and the lemon zest, and knead until a smooth ball of dough forms.

  2. Wrap

    Wrap the dough in plastic film and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  3. Roll

    Roll out the shortcrust dough to about 3mm thick and line a 20-25 cm tin, then leave it in the freezer for about an hour.

  4. Whip
    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • Egg

    Whip the softened butter with the sugar, then add the beaten egg in a stream, followed by the flours and the lemon zest and juice, mixing well.

  5. Spread

    Spread a layer of the frangipane over the base of the shortcrust, about half the dose for a 20 cm tin.

  6. Bake

    Bake for 25-30 minutes at 170°C.

  7. Mix
    • Lemon juice
    • Sugar
    • Eggs

    Mix the lemon juice with the sugar, eggs and cornstarch for the curd.

  8. Cook

    Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until thickened.

  9. Stir
    • Gelatine sheets

    Off the heat, stir in the rehydrated gelatine, mixing well.

  10. Add
    • Butter
    • Lemon zest

    Add the cold butter a little at a time, in pieces, along with the grated lemon zest, mixing.

  11. Pour

    Pour the curd over the cooled tart and let it set in the fridge.

  12. Step
    • Water
    • Sugar

    In a small saucepan, make a syrup with the water and sugar for the Italian meringue.

  13. Add
    • Egg whites

    When the syrup reaches 121°C, add it to the whipped egg whites and continue whipping until the meringue reaches room temperature.

  14. Decorate

    Decorate with a piping bag fitted with a round nozzle and torch with a blowtorch.

Lemon Meringue Pie with Almonds by @cakeofgina_

2h

10 servings

🌾

280 g

All-purpose flour

🧈

340 g

Butter

🍬

100 g

Powdered sugar

🥚

2

Egg yolks

🍋

Lemon zest

🧂

Salt

🍬

400 g

Sugar

🌰

50 g

Almond flour

🥚

3

Egg

🍋

0.5 + 150 ml

Lemon juice

🌽

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

🍮

3 g

Gelatine sheets

💧

65 ml

Water

🥚

75 g

Egg whites

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    In a bowl, rub the cold cubed butter with the sugar and flour into a sandy texture, add the egg yolks, a pinch of salt and the lemon zest, and knead until a smooth ball of dough forms.

    🧈Butter
    🍬Sugar
    🌾All-purpose flour
    🥚Egg yolks
    🧂Salt
    🍋Lemon zest
    🥣Bowl
  2. Step 2/14

    Wrap the dough in plastic film and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

    Plastic film
  3. Step 3/14

    Roll out the shortcrust dough to about 3mm thick and line a 20-25 cm tin, then leave it in the freezer for about an hour.

    🥖Rolling pin
    🍰Tart tin
  4. Step 4/14

    Whip the softened butter with the sugar, then add the beaten egg in a stream, followed by the flours and the lemon zest and juice, mixing well.

    🧈Butter
    🍬Sugar
    🥚Egg
    🌾All-purpose flour
    🌰Almond flour
    🍋Lemon zest
    🍋Lemon juice
    🥣Bowl
    🥄Whisk
  5. Step 5/14

    Spread a layer of the frangipane over the base of the shortcrust, about half the dose for a 20 cm tin.

    🍰Tart tin
  6. Step 6/14

    Bake for 25-30 minutes at 170°C.

    🍰Tart tin
  7. Step 7/14

    Mix the lemon juice with the sugar, eggs and cornstarch for the curd.

    🍋Lemon juice
    🍬Sugar
    🥚Eggs
    🌽Cornstarch
    🥣Bowl
    🥄Whisk
  8. Step 8/14

    Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until thickened.

    🍲Saucepan
    🥄Whisk
  9. Step 9/14

    Off the heat, stir in the rehydrated gelatine, mixing well.

    🍮Gelatine sheets
    🍲Saucepan
    🥄Whisk
  10. Step 10/14

    Add the cold butter a little at a time, in pieces, along with the grated lemon zest, mixing.

    🧈Butter
    🍋Lemon zest
    🍲Saucepan
    🥄Whisk
  11. Step 11/14

    Pour the curd over the cooled tart and let it set in the fridge.

    🍰Tart tin
  12. Step 12/14

    In a small saucepan, make a syrup with the water and sugar for the Italian meringue.

    💧Water
    🍬Sugar
    🍲Saucepan
    🌡️Thermometer
  13. Step 13/14

    When the syrup reaches 121°C, add it to the whipped egg whites and continue whipping until the meringue reaches room temperature.

    🥚Egg whites
    🌡️Thermometer
  14. Step 14/14

    Decorate with a piping bag fitted with a round nozzle and torch with a blowtorch.

    Piping bag with round nozzle
    🔥Blowtorch

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Dairy, Sweeteners, Eggs, Fruits, Spices, Starches, Additives, Liquids

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, Butter, Powdered sugar, Egg yolks, Lemon zest, Salt, Sugar, Almond flour, Egg, Lemon juice, Cornstarch, Gelatine sheets, Water, Egg whites

Notes

All-purpose flour (type 00 flour, for the shortcrust), Butter (cold, cubed, for the shortcrust), Powdered sugar (for the shortcrust), Egg yolks (for the shortcrust), Lemon zest (for the shortcrust, amount not given), Salt (a pinch, for the shortcrust), Sugar (for the frangipane), Egg (medium, for the frangipane, for the lemon curd), Lemon juice (juice of half a lemon, for the frangipane), Cornstarch (for the lemon curd), Gelatine sheets (rehydrated, for the lemon curd), Water (for the Italian meringue syrup)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 42g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugars: 28g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 120mg, Calcium: 35mg, Potassium: 90mg, Iron: 0.9mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin E: 1.2mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 30 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

2 hours 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Expert (4/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Bowl, Rolling pin, Tart tin, Plastic film, Whisk, Saucepan, Piping bag with round nozzle, Blowtorch, Thermometer

Appliances

Refrigerator, Freezer, Oven, Stand mixer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Special Occasion, Celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cakeofgina_

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, French

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Flaky, Smooth, Crumbly, Airy

Flavors

Citrusy, Sweet, Buttery, Nutty, Tangy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 2-3 days (keep covered or in an airtight container,best consumed within 2 days for optimal meringue texture), freezer : 1 month (without meringue topping) (freeze only the tart base with curd before adding meringue,wrap tightly in plastic film and foil,thaw in fridge and add freshly made meringue before serving)