LEMON MERINGUE TORTE
Field editor Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, relates, "I copied this old recipe from a notebook that my grandmother compiled as a teenager."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks and milk. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to pan. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add butter, lemon juice and zest; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in cinnamon. Fold in almonds. Spread hot filling over crust. Spread topping over filling. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Bibi bibi
[email protected]This torte is the worst dessert I've ever had. It's dry, bland, and tasteless.
Algoni Adum Mumin
[email protected]This torte is not worth the effort. It's not that good and it's way too expensive.
Genevieve Ifenna
[email protected]This torte is very expensive to make. The ingredients are all very pricey.
Tijani halimat
[email protected]This torte is very time-consuming to make. It took me over 2 hours to complete.
Marisol Santiago
[email protected]The instructions for this torte are a bit confusing. I had to read them several times before I understood what I was supposed to do.
asaphg mwangi
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this torte. I had to go to a specialty store to find the almond flour.
Imobhio Sadiq
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the meringue.
Khan Chandia
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.
Irelynn Belden
[email protected]This torte is a little pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's a truly special dessert.
Obakeng Mofokeng
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.
Kamran Mughal
[email protected]This is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so bright and cheerful.
Abel Holbrook
[email protected]This torte is a showstopper! It's so beautiful and elegant, and it tastes even better than it looks.
Mobolaji Rabiu
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this torte with no problems. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
Barbara Catherine
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Amber Lopez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my torte turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate two pieces in one sitting!
Basit Bilal
[email protected]This is the best lemon meringue torte I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy and lemony. I will definitely be making this again.
Friday Endurance
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this torte was amazing! The meringue was perfectly toasted and the lemon filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Asad Abbasi
[email protected]The lemon meringue torte was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The end result was stunning and delicious.
Keerio Fayaz
[email protected]I made this torte for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Ossai Cletus
[email protected]This lemon meringue torte is absolutely divine! The crust is flaky and buttery, the lemon filling is tart and tangy, and the meringue is light and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.