Lemon Meringue Donuts Recipe - Food Fanatic
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Lemon Meringue Donuts Recipe

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    9 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed for 20 minutes
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 2 teaspoons Water
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Beat the egg yolk and water in a small bowl with a fork, set aside.
  2. Unfold pastry sheet on a lightly floured countertop. Using a round cookie cutter, make 9 circles.
  3. Repeat with the other pastry sheet.
  4. Place 9 circles on baking sheet. Place a teaspoon of lemon curd in the center of each circle. Brush around the edges with egg mixture.
  5. Place the remaining circles on top of each circle. Press edges firmly with a fork. Make a slit in the center of each donut.
  6. Brush the tops with egg mixture.
  7. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. To make the meringue:
  9. Whip egg whites for 1 minutes. Slowly add in sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks. Pipe onto the top of cooled donuts. Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes.
  10. Serve and ENJOY!
Lemon meringue donuts photo
Source: Recipe adapted from PB & J Doughnuts