Lemon Meringue Kisses

hectorthebat's Note:

Lemon meringue kisses

• Total Time: 1 hrs 27 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 30 kisses

• 100 g butter
• 50 g sugar
• 1 lemon
• 150 g plain flour
• 2 eggs
• 100 g sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon curd

Directions:

1. Place the butter, sugar and zest in a mixing bowl and whisk together. Sieve in the flour and a pinch of salt and, using your hands, knead the mixture into a dough. Shape into a disc, wrap in clingfilm and chill for 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to gas 3, 170C, fan 150°C Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5mm thick. Using a 4cm (1 1/2in) fluted cutter, stamp out 30 circles. Place on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Add the sugar 2 tbsp at a time, until the mixture is thick and glossy.
4. Place 1/4tsp of lemon curd on top of each biscuit, then spoon or pipe 1tsp of meringue on top. Return to the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes until the meringue is golden.