Lemon Meringue Slice Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 2 cups plain flour; 175g butter, chopped; 1/3 cup caster sugar; Filling; 430g ETA* Lemon Spread; 4 egg yolks; 3/4 cup cream; Topping; 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; pinch of salt; 1/2 cup caster sugar

Servings: persons

Base
2 cups plain flour
175g butter, chopped
1/3 cup caster sugar
Filling
430g ETA* Lemon Spread
4 egg yolks
3/4 cup cream
Topping
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
pinch of salt
1/2 cup caster sugar

1
Place flour and butter in a food processor and process until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2
Transfer to a bowl, add sugar, to form a crumbly dough.
3
Press into a greased 30 x 20 cm lamington pan.
4
Bake at 200C for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
5
Combine lemon spread, egg yolks and cream in a small saucepan over low heat until the mixture thickens.
6
Pour over prepared based.
7
Place egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a large bowl.
8
Beat until egg whites form soft peaks.
9
Gradually beat in the sugar until egg whites are stiff and glossy.
10
Spread over lemon filling.
11
Bake at 180C for 10-15 minutes until meringue is golden.
12
Allow to cool, then refrigerate.
13
Slice and serve at room temperature or chilled.

1130

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 2 cups plain flour, 175g butter, chopped, 1/3 cup caster sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Meringue Slice 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.

Lemon Meringue Slice

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