Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

This weekend we were asked to cater a buffet for a birthday party. I'm always looking for opportunities to try new things that don't just taste great but can look good too! Its a challenge creating eye catching things that can also be done on-mass! (In this case 50 cupcakes)

I decided to combine a few of my favourite techniques and make some show stopping lemon meringue cup-cakes.

I started by making a basic sponge recipe and then adding the juice and rind from 2 lemons. Whilst they were cooking in the oven I made some lemon curd:

Lemon Curd Recipe: 
4 lemons (zest and juice)
200g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter
3 eggs and one egg yolk

Method: 
- Put the lemon juice and rind into a heat proof bowl with the sugar and eggs + egg yolk.
- Stir until everything is well combined and then place your bowl over a pan of simmering water
- Add in the butter and stir slowly until the butter has melted
- Continue stiring gently until your mixture has thickened and is the consistency you are looking for.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool

This recipe is one of my favourite it is so easy to do but you can really tell the difference between this and the shop bought stuff! It is so versatile and makes a great addition to so many recipes. You can even store it for up to 3 months in the fridge...providing you use properly sterilised jars! and it makes a lovely little gift too! :)


Now back to the buns! I decorated  the cooled cupcakes with some of the lemon curd and then topped with some home made mini meringues!

I thought these little guys ended up looking quite cute! and most importantly they all made it to their party in one piece!

Let me know if you give this recipe a try and how you get on!

Thank you for reading :)

Katie xxx