How to Make Lemon Strawberry Surprise!

Strawberries, lemon, and a surprise! Oh my! Here is a recipe for the perfect summertime dessert. Strawberry Lemon Surprise. Enjoy!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 egg whites
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup whipping cream

1. Meringue:
   Beat 4 egg whites with 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in and continue to beat until meringue is smooth and glossy. Pour into 8 1/2 x 2 inch baking dish making a nest about 1 inch deep. Bake in a 225 degree oven 1 1/4 hours. Cool.

2. Custard:
   Combine 4 egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, stir in 2 teaspoons grated lemon ring and 6 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly over medium/low heat. Continue cooking for about 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

3. Beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff. Fold into lemon custard. Pour custard into lemon nest. Chill 24 hours

4. Before Serving:
   Beat 1/2 cup whipped cream and 2 tablespoons sugar. Spread over lemon custard and stud with 6 large strawberries. One to mark each serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Bake meringue in a slow oven! 225 degrees -no hotter!
• There is a 2 day prep time for this dessert.
• If your into strawberry's check out my other strawberry recipes!

Resources

• Strawberry Freezer Jam
• Strawberry Pie

[buitenstaander]

on 10/3/2008 That does suond yummy. Thanks!

[UelaNifo]

on 9/10/2008 Great article. Even better recipe!! I tried this tonight and it was a hit!! Thanks Adrie!!

[lilmissrooroo]

on 8/10/2008 SOUNDS GREAT! WILL TRY!

[nrt6687]

on 8/6/2008 Yum! I love strawberries, and lemon just makes it so refreshing.

[Sharon01]

on 8/5/2008 Wow this sounds amazing! I'm printing this recipe right now! :)