Citrus Meringue Trifle Recipe

Name: Citrus Meringue Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice; 3/4 cup lemon spread (another name for it is lemon butter); 2 (250 g) packages ladyfingers; Filling; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 lemon juice; 3 (250 g) containers light cream cheese; 1/2 cup icing sugar, mixture; 300 ml thickened cream, whippped; Meringue; 4 egg whites; 3/4 caster sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup lemon spread (another name for it is lemon butter)
2 (250 g) packages ladyfingers
Filling
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 lemon juice
3 (250 g) containers light cream cheese
1/2 cup icing sugar, mixture
300 ml thickened cream, whippped
Meringue
4 egg whites
3/4 caster sugar

1
Combine juice and lemon butter in pan;stir over low heat until smooth;cool.
2
Dip half the biscuits into the lemon butter mixture.
3
Place biscuits in a single layer over a base of deep heat-proof dish (2. 5litre/10 cup capacity).
4
Spread half the filling over biscuits.
5
Dip remaining biscuits into lemon butter mixture; place these over filling; brush with any remaining lemon butter mixture.
6
Top biscuits with remaining filling.
7
Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
8
Top with meringue; grill or bake meringue in moderate oven for 3-5 minutes until brown;refrigerate.
9
Filling: Beat juices,cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth;fold in cream.
10
Meringue: Beat egg whites in small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
11
Gradually add sugar, beat until dissolved between additions.
12
Hints: A citrus flavoured liqueur, such as cointreau, can be add to the recipe.
13
Substitute 1/3 cup of the juice with liqueur in the lemon butter mixture.
14
Recipe best made a day ahead.
15
Top with meringue about 3hours before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orange juice, 3/4 cup lemon spread (another name for it is lemon butter), 2 (250 g) packages ladyfingers, Filling, and more.

Yes, Citrus Meringue Trifle 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.

Citrus Meringue Trifle

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