Lemon meringue on Coffee

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   make the meringue topping first.

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   Whisk the egg white until soft peaks form (completely wuite but not hard)

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   Fold the sugar into the egg white, and whisk untill stiff peaks form (completely white, doesn?t flow out of bowl)

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   Squeeze a wedge of lemon, or grate lemon zest into the white.

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   Fold to mix, and set aside.

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   Line a baking tray, and prepare to put together everything.

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   Dip the sponge fingers, one at a time, quickly into the coffee.

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   do not soak them through.

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   Place them on the baking tray.

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    Take the topping, and use a teaspoon to cover the top of each sponge finger.

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    do NOT flatten the topping with the spoon.

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    Bake the fingers until topping starts to turn slightly brown and crispy.

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    I used a toaster oven so it was 5mins on a timer, but you have to be careful not to burn the topping.

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    Serve immediately, as once cooled the topping may collapse.

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    Great for anything from a buffet dessert, to a small party.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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