Blood Orange Meringue Bars Recipe

Name: Blood Orange Meringue Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 3/4 cup flour; 2 tablespoons corn flour; 1/4 cup superfine sugar; 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar; 85 grams chilled and cubed; Blood Orange Filling; 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons blood orange juice; 1 teaspoon finely chopped orange zest; 2/3 cup superfine sugar; 3 egg yolks; Meringue topping; 3 egg whites; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup superfine sugar

Servings: persons

Base
3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons corn flour
1/4 cup superfine sugar
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
85 grams chilled and cubed
Blood Orange Filling
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons blood orange juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped orange zest
2/3 cup superfine sugar
3 egg yolks
Meringue topping
3 egg whites
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup superfine sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 180u00b0C/350F and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
2
Place the flours and sugars in a bowl and stir to combine. Make a well in the center and add the butter. Combine with a fork until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3
Pour all the mixture into the base of a slice tin and flatten down tightly. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Remove and set aside.
4
Meanwhile, place the orange juice, zest, sugar and egg yolks in a pot whisking to combine over medium heat until bubbling and thick. Pour over the base and bake for a further 10 minutes, until bubbling and jiggling only slightly.
5
Remove and allow to cool until warm.
6
Increase the temperature to 200u00b0C/400F. Meanwhile, place the egg whites in a bowl with the pinch of salt and beat until soft peaks form, slowly add the sugar with 1 tablespoonful amount at a time and beat until dissolved. Continue beating until all the sugar has been mixed in.
7
Spoon over the orange syrup and return to the oven until golden on top, approximately 10 minutes.
8
Remove and allow to cool.
9
Slice and serve.

642

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 3/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons corn flour, 1/4 cup superfine sugar, and more.

Yes, Blood Orange Meringue Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Blood Orange Meringue Bars

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