Tiny Pavlovas With Berries And Lemon Custard
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Course : Custards
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 10
 

Ingredients:

3 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 large egg yolk
1 1/4 cups raspberries
1 1/4 cups blueberries
 

Preparation:

Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper; secure with masking tape, and set aside. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and salt in a bowl at high speed of a mixer until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (do not underbeat). Add vanilla, and beat until blended. Spoon meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe into 60 portions onto prepared baking sheet, forming pointed mounds 1 inch wide and 1 inch high. Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour or until dry. Turn oven off, and let meringues cool in closed oven at least 12 hours. Carefully remove meringues from paper. Combine 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon rind in a saucepan; stir well. Gradually add water and lemon juice; stir with a wire whisk until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot lemon mixture into egg yolk; add to remaining lemon mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour lemon custard into a bowl; place plastic wrap on surface, and chill. Serving Ideas : Garnish with currants and edible flowers, if desired.