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Lemon Meringue Pie Cocktail
This lemon meringue pie cocktail is made with ultra creamy, tangy lemon curd, and topped with pillowy, glossy Swiss meringue and served with a deliciously delicate lemon oatmeal lace cookie for the ultimate dessert cocktail you'll ever have! An easy, impressive, crowd-favorite cocktail.EASY - This is an easy recipe! While the Swiss meringue is an extra step, I have provided easier options to complete the cocktail as well.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4 cocktails
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine:
North American , Australian
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade lemon curd
- 180 mL vodka 6 fl oz
- 120 mL limencello 4 fl oz
- 60 mL freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 fl oz
- ice optional
- simple syrup optional
Swiss meringue topping (for 4 cocktails)
- 2 egg whites 60 mL
- 100 g white sugar ½ cup
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 pinch sea salt
Garnishes
- 4 lemon oatmeal lace cookies or any kind of plain wafer / or biscoff cookie
Instructions
- In a large jug or blender jug, place the lemon curd, vodka, limoncello, and lemon juice.
- Blend until combined with a blender or stick blender.
- Taste and add more simple syrup or lemon juice to get the desired tangy / sweetness flavor balance.
- If using immediately, add a generous amount of ice and stir to chill the cocktail.
- Immediately strain the drink into 4 cocktail glasses.
- Alternatively, you can cover the mixture and place it in the fridge to chill, so you can serve it later.
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Swiss meringue topping
- Follow my step by step recipe to make swiss meringue for more detailed tips. Since this is only for 2 egg whites, it'll be easier to make the meringue with a hand mixer. For 4 or more egg whites, use a stand mixer. It can be made with a whisk too, but this will take a while. Use a large balloon whisk to make the process easier by hand.
- Make the swiss meringue just before you’re ready to serve the cocktail.
- In a small pot, place some water (about 2 - 3 inches) and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a clean metal bowl, place the egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, and sugar. Whisk together to mix all the ingredients.
- Place the bowl over the simmering pot of water and whisk the egg white and sugar mixture continuously until the mixture registers between 170 - 175°F with an instant read thermometer. The time will depend on the heat and the bowl size, but it usually takes me about 10 minutes for 2 egg whites.
- Once the correct temperature is reached, remove the bowl from the heat and whisk with an electric hand whisk on high speed until the meringue forms stiff peaks.
- Use immediately.
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Assembly
- Divide the chilled lemon meringue martini between 4 glasses.
- Top it with a generous dollop of the swiss meringue and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the surface.
- Garnish with a lemon oat lace cookie, or alternatively serve with a wafer or biscoff cookie.
Notes
- My recipe for homemade lemon curd. Make this a day ahead, or use store-bought lemon curd.
- Marshmallow fluff - this will work well, but it doesn't hold its shape.
- Marshmallows - You can caramelize / toast large marshmallows and place them on top as well.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cocktail
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
196mg
(8%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1cocktail | |
Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
Protein | 2g | 4% |
Fat | 6g | 9% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
Sugar | 47g | 94% |
Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.