Eton Mess And Lemon Curd Meringue Cupcakes

Eton Mess And Lemon Curd Meringue Cupcakes

Eton Mess Cupcakes

Makes 12

Ingredients

  • 50g gluten free self raising flour
  • 1/2tsp xanthan gum
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 1 egg, medium
  • whipping cream
  • 50g strawberries/raspberries
  • meringue pieces (broken)

Method

  • Preheat oven 180c, gas mark 4. 
  • Sieve gluten free self raising flour and xanthan gum in a bowl, add caster sugar, butter and egg and whisk until smooth and creamy. 
  • Spoon into cupcake cases and bake for 10-15mins.
  • When cooked decorate with whipped cream and chopped strawberries/raspberries and meringues. 

 

Dan Doherty Lemon Curd

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, rind and zest
  • 125g caster sugar
  • 125g unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 large eggs, beaten

Method

  • I use a slow cooker but you can use a heatproof basin set over a pan of simmering water. 
  • Place all of the ingredients into a basin or dish that will fit into your slow cooker, cover with foil and put into cooker. 
  • Pour boiling water into the slow cooker so that it comes about half way up the sides of the basin, then cover with the lid.
  • Cook for about 1 1/2 hours until thick, stir well and put into warm jars. 
  • Keep refrigerated. 

 

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Makes 12

Ingredients

  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 150g gluten free plain flour
  • 1/4tsp xanthan gum
  • 1/4tsp baking powder
  • 1//4tsp salt
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2tsp sicilian lemon extract
  • icing/150ml double cream
  • 150g lemon curd (I always use Dan Doherty's recipe)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 180C, gas mark 4. 
  • Whisk the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
  • Add the eggs and beat well.  Sift in the flour, gum, baking powder and salt. Add lemon zest, juiced lemon and extract and fold in. 
  • Spoon into cases. Bake for 16-18mins.
  • Whisk cream. Spread onto cooled cupcake. Top with lemon curd and then mini meringues. 

 

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