Lemon & Poppy Seed Meringue Sandwiches Recipe
Lemon & Poppy Seed Meringue Sandwiches are a delightful treat featuring a sunny swirl of lemon cream sandwiched between airy poppy seed meringue shells. Light, crunchy, and bursting with lemony goodness.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: ~12 sandwiches
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Poppy Seed Meringue Shells:
- 100g egg whites (about 3 large eggs)
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g powdered sugar
- 90g almond flour
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
For the Lemon Whipped Cream Filling:
- 200ml heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Make the meringue: Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F). Line two trays with parchment.
- Fold & pipe: Sift powdered sugar and almond flour, then fold gently into meringue along with lemon zest and poppy seeds. Pipe into small circles (~4cm wide).
- Bake: Bake for 1.5 hours until firm and dry. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool completely inside.
- Make the filling: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gently fold in lemon curd to create swirls—do not fully mix.
- Assemble sandwiches: Pair similar-sized meringue shells. Pipe or spoon the lemon whipped cream on one half, then gently sandwich with the other.
- Chill: Refrigerate 30 minutes to set before serving.
Whip the whites: Beat egg whites with salt to soft peaks. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until glossy stiff peaks form.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approx. 200 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 80mg
- Fat: Approx. 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 18g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 3g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg
Keywords: Lemon & Poppy Seed Meringue Sandwiches, Lemon Cream, Meringue, Dessert, Lemon Zest, Poppy Seeds