Cook with us Week #18 - Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie
I hope to make the deadline today - took a last minute breakaway down the coast last week so have been in sandwich mode as that was all I could make whilst lazing by the seaside.
However, whilst away, I thought a lot about this week's theme - one of my absolute favourites - friends don't even ask me if I would like some, they simply dish up and pass it on as I'm a total glutton when it comes to this icy delight; whether it's summer or in the midst of winter!
Something else I have a total weakness for is tangy and creamy Lemon Curd, but have never thought of combining these two into one dessert.
A huge thank you to the @cookwithus team of @offoodandart, @pandamama & @chefsteve for all the hard work, and for all the wonderful support from the many others working in the background; and last but not least, the sponsors; you're all amazing and I am truly thankful for this exciting contest!
So for this week's Cook with us #18 I have made a Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie; believe it or not, I'm still licking my sticky fingers in between typing, it was that good!
Layers of creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, luscious Lemon Curd and tiny little Meringues make up this Ice Cream delight, which can be made in advance and kept frozen.
Nothing beats homemade Lemon Curd, so I quickly rustled up two bottles of this yummy curd, one for the Pie and one for later on which I will keep in the refrigerator - can be stored for up to two weeks if it's not devoured sooner! I love having this on toast, a real treat in the morning with a strong cup of coffee!
Not having an Ice Cream maker, I resorted to buying store bought Vanilla Ice Cream, my favourite rich and creamy brand, which I softened before use.
A layer of ice cream was spread into the pie dish, followed by a layer a Lemon Curd and placed into freezer.
Topped with another layer of Vanilla Ice Cream and placed back into freezer.
Lastly top the pie with tiny light and airy homemade Meringues and toasted Coconut.
I don't think this is going to last very long :)
Lemon Curd Recipe
- 250 gram Butter
- 300ml Sugar
- Rind and juice of 2 Lemons
- 2 extra large Eggs, beaten
Place all into pot, just bring to the boil whilst stirring.
Remove from heat as soon as it starts to bubble.
Pour into sterilised jars, cool, seal and store in refrigerator.
Meringues
- 2 Egg whites
- Pich of Salt
- 125ml Castor Sugar
- Couple of drops of Vanilla Essence
Beat egg whites and salt till stiff.
Add sugar and continue beating till stiff peaks form, adding the vanilla.
Pipe onto foil lined pan.
Bake at 90 C for an hour and a half.
Leave in oven till cool and store in airtight container.
A quick look at the making of this Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie:
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wow this looks so amazing! My moms favorite pie is lemon maringue but I have never heard of it with ice cream in it, that sounds magical! I am going to have to show my mom this and I am sure she will appreciate it.. Thanks for sharing :0)
I hope your mom gets to make this ice cream version, it was so delicious! Thanks for stopping by :)
Oh, my sweet Lord!! This is positively sinful. I want this SO BAD. I may have to make this -- and then force The Weasel to help eat it.
Haha @enchantedspirit, would you really have to force him?
I always thought the limit for homemade lemon curd was three days, not two weeks.
"I don't think this is going to last very long :)" Two days and I'll suffer the consequences gladly.
Trust me, I'm a doctor.
Haha @catweasel, I scoop out spoons full when I pass the refrigerator so it does not last that long. Hubby's a type 1 diabetic and tucks in when he has a sugar low!
Thanks for stopping by :)
Lemon curd yum @lizelle. Great you manage to put in your entry on time. I hope you had a great time on the coast. Love your presentation. What was the temperature by the coast this time of the year?
Thanks @foodforsoul! It's quite warm on the KwaZulu Natal coast during the day, maximum averages around 22 C currently. Luckily we did not have any cold spell last week, had glorious weather, was a much needed break :)
Yummy! @ironshield
Thank you @ironshield :)
Scrumptious a great looking treat any day @lizelle
Ah thank you @joanstewart, appreciate your support :)
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OH MY GOOODNESS!!!! I didn't think anything better than the lemon bars existed and then you went and added ice cream to my favourite tart. Genius. I'm making myself this for my birthday! (probably sooner, doubt I can wait for January!)
Where have you been Duck, missed you! Oh boy, this is deliciousness all in one plus hubby can't eat it (diabetic), Mom Lily is too conscious of her cholesterol (she does have a problem) so now it's just me - and this Lemony Ice cream calls me all the time, been pigging out but am saving some in the freezer for my nephew @therneau and his wife @jusipassetti, paying us an unexpected visit all the way from Cape Town this coming weekend, super excited! Shall I send a slice back with them for you??
I've been working on a new film project- unfortunately takes a little more time in the initial stages so have had to focus on that for a few weeks- will hopefully catch a break to whip something up over the weekend! Use all my tea (actually coffee) breaks to read through all the entries at least! Oh I'm so jealous! could they kidnap me? I'd love a slice but wouldn't blame them if they ate it on the way! (I would!) I've been looking for any excuse to make this but just did my grocery shopping and won't have a spot in my freezer for the tart for atleast another week! No birthdays until september...I might have to host a dinner party around the dessert. Or just eat it all before it melts! Too many options! Hope you're well!
Ah Lizelle - you never disappoint us - this is definitely something I have to try. I love a lemon meringue tart and to do this with homemade lemon curd!! My son loves lemon curd - great tempting pics as usual
Ah thank you @pandamama, you must try this lemon curd if not the pie, it is so delicious and super easy! Thanks for the contest :)
I most certainly will @lizelle
Oh yea baby, this is something I could embrace with a really big spoon. Thanks for coming over to my side for a change.
So glad i finally, or rather for a change, made something you would enjoy mr Papper :)
It had me drooling.