Upside-Down Lemon Meringue
A delightful upside-down lemon meringue dessert featuring a crisp meringue base topped with tangy lemon custard and whipped cream, perfect for citrus lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until glossy.
- Spread the meringue in a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake in a slow oven (150°C) for about 1 hour until dry.
- Meanwhile, combine the 2 egg yolks, 1 whole egg, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan.
- Add lemon juice and rind to the mixture.
- Cook over hot water until thick. Cool completely.
- Once the meringue has cooled, fill half of the shell with whipped topping.
- Top with lemon custard and decorate with dollops of whipped cream and strawberry halves.
- Refrigerate before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
151
kcal
8% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Contains
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).