California Walnut Meringues With Limoncello Buttercream

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
California Walnut Meringues With Limoncello Buttercream recipe for a sweet treat
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/8 ounces walnuts
1 3/4 ounces icing sugar
1 egg white , room temperature
1 teaspoon meringue powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons green food coloring ( optional )
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons limoncello
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon , zest of
1 dash yellow food coloring ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
235
Sugar
17g
Fat
17g
California Walnut Meringues with Limoncello Buttercream is a dessert recipe that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of walnuts, meringue, and limoncello buttercream creates a burst of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds dance. These meringues are delicate, yet crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, making them a delight to eat. Paired with the refreshing citrus flavor of the buttercream, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and icing sugar until finely ground.
2.In a large, clean bowl, beat the egg white until foamy using an electric mixer. Add the meringue powder, sugar, salt and vanilla extract gradually and beat on high until stiff peaks form.
3.Fold in green food coloring and ground walnut mixture.
4.Spoon meringue batter into a piping bag and pipe onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5.Bake for 20-25 minutes until dry. Remove from oven and cool completely.
6.For the buttercream, beat the coconut oil and icing sugar until smooth. Add limoncello, lemon extract, lemon zest and yellow food coloring. Beat until combined.
7.Match the meringue shells by size and sandwich them together using a dollop of buttercream in between.

PROS

These crunchy and chewy meringues have a refreshing citrus flavor from the limoncello buttercream.
The walnuts add a nutty, sweet taste to the dessert.

CONS

Meringues can be difficult to get right and may crack or become too chewy or too crunchy.
The buttercream is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Walnuts are packed with nutrients such as healthy fats, fiber, and protein. They may lower the risk of heart disease and improve brain function. Lemons are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which may aid in reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system.

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