Lemon Meringue Bars

• 🥚 3 egg whites
• 🍬 ½ cup sugar
• ✨ Pinch of cream of tartar (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🔥 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. 🌾 Mix crust ingredients until crumbly. Press into tray and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
3. 🍋 Whisk lemon filling ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick. Pour over baked crust.
4. ⏳ Bake again for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
5. 🥚 Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
6. 🍥 Spread meringue over lemon layer. Toast in oven or with torch until golden.
7. ❄️ Chill before slicing into bars.

🔄 Methods

• 🍊 Use orange or lime juice for variation.
• 🥥 Add coconut to crust for texture.
• 🧁 Pipe meringue in peaks for elegant look.
• 🍫 Drizzle with white chocolate for extra flair.

📚 History

Inspired by classic lemon meringue pie 🇺🇸 and Moroccan 🇲🇦 love for citrus desserts—bright, layered, and festive 🌍.

💪 Benefits