Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Preparation Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Caster Sugar x 227g
Margarine x 227g
Self Raising Flour x 227g
Eggs x 4
Vanilla Extract x 1/2 tsp
Mrs Bridges Lemon Curd
Meringue
Caster Sugar x 107g
Egg Whites x 2
Step 1: Preheat oven to 108°c (305 °F). Gas Mark 4 and line a 12 hole cupcake tin with paper cases.
Step 2: Cream together the caster sugar and margarine until pale and fluffy
Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Step 4: Add vanilla extract and beat again.
Step 5: Finally fold in the flour 1/3 at a time.
Step 6: Fill each paper case 2/3 full and bake for 12-20 mins until a skewer comes out clean.
Step 7: When cupcakes are cool, cut a hole out of middle and fill with lemon curd.
Step 8: To make the merinque, wisk the egg until soft peaks form. Continue whisking adding 11tbsp sugar at a time until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 9: Spoon the merinque evenly over the cupcake and use a fork to creat peaks.
Step 10: Place under a preheated medium grill for 1-2 mins or until the meringue turns golden brown.