Lemon Beehive Meringues

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Delightful Lemon Beehive Meringue recipe for a sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

166

Sugar

39g

Fat

These Lemon Beehive Meringues are a twist on classic meringues. The lemon adds a hint of citrus and the blackberries add a slightly tart sweetness, which balances the meringue's sugar content. The beehive shape adds some fun and whimsy to the dessert and makes it perfect for a summer party or picnic. They're light, crispy and less filling than many other desserts, making them the perfect sweet treat to satisfy cravings without disrupting healthy diets or breaking calorie budgets.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2.	In a large bowl, beat egg whites, lemon juice, and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
3.	Gradually add sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form.
4.	Spoon meringue into a piping bag and pipe beehive shapes onto prepared baking sheets.
5.	Bake for 2 hours or until meringues are crisp and dry.
6.	In a small bowl, mix together lemon curd and blackberries.
7.	Serve meringues with lemon curd mixture on top.

PROS

These Lemon Beehive Meringues are light, crispy and have a delightful citrus flavor.

They are perfect for a sweet treat or after-dinner dessert.

They have less fat and calories than many desserts.

CONS

Meringues have a high sugar content, which can be bad for your teeth and overall health.

It takes a long time to make them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although meringues are high in sugar, they are also fat-free, have fewer calories than many other desserts and can help satisfy a sweet tooth without leading to weight gain.
Lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for good immune function. Blackberries have dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals that can help support overall health.

	2 egg whites
	1 teaspoon lemon juice
	1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
	2/3 cup sugar
	1/2 cup purchased lemon curd
	1 1 cup blackberries or 1 cup other berries