Lithuanian Semi-Crisp Meringue Pastry
- Ready In:
- 1hr 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
5-6
ingredients
-
Pastry
- 1 cup flour
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
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Topping and Meringue
- 1 cup orange marmalade (or other tart preserves)
- 4 egg whites
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
directions
- Mix together flour, butter, sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, sour cream and baking powder. Work until smooth. Place in fridge for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll out dough and placed on a small, greased cookie sheet. Pierce with a fork in several places before putting it into the oven. Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and cool slightly.
- Lower oven temp to 300 degrees.
- Spread the marmalade over the top of the pastry.
- Whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pastry. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes or until meringue develops a slight "blush".
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Debbie R.
United States