Dessert

Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps is for Dessert.

Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps takes 35 minutes to cook.

Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps are:

Meringue Caps
1tbsp meringue powder
1 1/2 tbsp water
2 tbsp sugar
pinch salt
few drops vanilla extract
few drops lemon extract
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Curd
1 cup sugar
zest of 2 lemons
zest of 2 limes
1/4 cup tapioca starch
2 eggs
1/2 cup fresh lemon / lime juice (this was about equal to the lemons and limes I zested)
3/4 cup original Coconut Dream? coconut drink (not coconut milk), hot
3/4 cup water, hot
1 tbsp salted butter
1/2 cup Greek style, nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 tsp coconut extract

Here is how you make Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps:

For meringue caps:Preheat the oven to 225F and line a baking sheet with parchment.Beat the meringue powder and water together in a small, deep bowl for 1 minute, then spoon in the sugar and salt and beat until stiff peaks form.Beat in the extracts.Scrape into a piping bag (or zip-top bag with the corner snipped) and pipe spiral discs on the parchment.Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.Turn off the oven and allow to cool 2 hours inside.---CurdCombine the sugar, zests and starch in a saucepan and whisk in the eggs. Place over medium heat.Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, then whisk in the juice.Slowly whisk in the hot Coconut Dream and hot water.Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes, until the mixture bubbles and thickens.Let bubble, whisking often, for one minute longer.Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until smooth, then add the Greek yogurt and coconut extract and whisk in until well combined.Spoon into individual serving cups or ramekins, lightly press a piece of plastic wrap onto the surface of each to prevent a skin forming, and refrigerate 3-4 hours.---Serving:Remove the cups from the fridge and place a meringue cap onto the surface of each curd.Serve within 30 minutes of assembly, but this is best eaten immediately.Serving Size: Makes 6 (1/2 cup) servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

The nutritional information for Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 232.1

• Total Fat: 4.3 g
• Cholesterol: 67.0 mg
• Sodium: 70.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 45.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
• Protein: 4.9 g

Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps is French cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Citrus Curd with Crisp Meringue Caps is Gluten Free