Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Name: Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1 teaspoon lemon extract paste (optional); 1 1/2 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup whole milk (substitute sour cream); 4 large egg whites (room temperature); 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:20min

These lemon meringue cupcakes are filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with fluffy toasted Swiss meringue! They taste just like classic lemon meringue pie but in cupcake form! They're the perfect summer treat!

Updated at: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:44:00 GMT