Lemon meringue pie is one of my favourite desserts and last weekend I decided to spend an afternoon making lemon meringue cupcakes. I didn't use a specific recipe although I'm sure if you Google it you would find hundreds. Just incase they didn't turn out as planned I made half into lemon cupcakes (always good to have a backup plan!)
I used the Hummingbird book to make a plain bun ready for the amazing toppings I would be adding on top. Once they had cooled down I took half of the buns and scooped out a hole in the centre, and carefully filled each hole with lemon curd.
Then I made a batch of plain frosting and added a couple of tablespoons of lemon zest. I covered each bun with the lemon frosting and happily licked the spoon afterwards - yum!
Here's where I cheated a little bit (I promise I'll make my own meringue next time!) - I popped a meringue whirl on the top of each cupcake with lemon curd inside. Voila - take a bite and it's the next best thing to eating lemon meringue pie! And they look quite pretty too.
A sprinkle of lemon zest finished off the plain lemon cupcakes - and I can honestly say, both kinds are absolutely yummy. You need a trip to the dentist after eating one though! They are super sweet but really tasty.
20 comments:
Oooh great idea, I'll be making some tomorrow!!
T x
Oh my goooosh, those look so yummy!
these look so good! i love lemon curd <3
They look amazing!! I've got the Hummingbird book and have never made anything from it, think I need to now though x x
they look amazing! definitely trying these
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Anything lemon is a win for me, might have to try these xxx
they look delicious! I'm on a diet, I shouldn't even look at these yummy things :)
They look amazing! Will have to try these some time! :)
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ADDING TO BAKING LIST RIGHT NOW.
Argh so delicious sounding!
Yum, these look tasty! Im going to be trying these out very soon! xx
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They look so yummy! xxx
They look so yummy. They look like they turned out well... amazing.
So tempted to bake now.
It maybe be Baking Sunday.
Katie
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These look so yummy x
I love anything lemon-y and lemon meringue pie is actually my second fav dessert (1st is tiramisu lol). I will try this!
ooh yum. I like the sound of the crunchy meringue on top! (I hate that soft italian meringue that usually comes on the top of lemon meringue pies)
Mmmm I love lemony things, looks and sounds delish! xx
They look so delish! I love lemony, zesty cakes so I've gotta try this. Reminds me of cheesecake but in cupcake form. Oh, now I really fancy a good cuppa tea too!
YUM those look AMAZING!
oh these look great ;)
YUUUUMMMM! anything with lemon in it is a winner in my eyes (or belly) these look amazing!
xx
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