At a glance
You'll be creating delicate lilac meringue kisses with a tangy lemon curd cream — a showstopper dessert that takes about 2 hours total. The most time-consuming part is baking the meringues low and slow for an hour, while you whip up a silky lemon curd on the side, so the two components come together perfectly for assembling and decorating with fresh fruit right before serving.
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Lilac blossoms
Pick lilac flower clusters and pluck off just the individual blossoms. Any color works fine. Make sure no green parts get mixed in. Pick about a cupful of blossoms.
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Blend with sugar
Put the blossoms into a powerful blender together with the sugar and blend until smooth.
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Whip the meringue
Whip the egg whites in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the lilac sugar, a spoonful at a time, whisking it in. Beat for a little longer once it's all combined.
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