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HAZELNUT MERINGUE GATEAU WITH LEMON CURD

Serves :
8

Preparation Time :
45 minutes

Cooking Time :
35 minutes

Preparation Method :

  • Preheat oven to 140°C / 275°F / gas mark 1.
  • Draw two 9-inch squares on two sheets of baking parchment. Place sheets upside down on baking trays.
  • Meringue: Whisk egg whites until soft peak stage.
  • Whisk in granulated sugar, a spoonful at a time, until mixture starts to thicken, then whisk in the rest in a slow, steady stream, continue to whisk until thick and stiff.
  • Sieve in icing sugar and cornflour, fold in gently with a large metal spoon until just combined.
  • Pipe or spread the meringue over the drawn squares on the baking parchment. Bake for about 30 minutes or until dry and crisp. Cool in the oven.
  • Lemon Curd: Whisk rind, juice, yolks, butter and sugar in a large heatproof bowl.
  • Place bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir constantly until melted and thickened.
  • Remove bowl from heat and cool, stirring occasionally. Chill until needed. Sandwich meringue layers with lemon curd with chopped hazelnuts and dust top with icing sugar. Serve with fruit.

INGREDIENTS

The Meringue

  • 150 grams granulated sugar
  • 75 grams icing sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour

The Lemon Curd

  • 250 grams granulated sugar
  • 100 grams unsalted butter
  • Finely grated rind and juice of 4 lemons
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 50 grams chopped hazelnuts
  • Extra icing sugar, to dust

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