Peach Lemon Meringue Parfaits
Delightful parfait featuring creamy lemon curd, juicy peaches, and airy meringue layered in a charming glass.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 ripe peaches, chopped
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for meringue)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for meringue)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Curd: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Stir constantly until thickened (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat, then whisk in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Let cool.
- Chop the peaches into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
- Fold in cornstarch and lemon juice.
- Layer the parfait: Start with lemon curd, then peaches, and finally meringue. Repeat layers and finish with meringue.
- Broil the assembled parfaits for 2-3 minutes for toasted meringue, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with a mint leaf or lemon zest before serving. These parfaits can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: peach parfait, lemon meringue, summer dessert, easy dessert, layered parfait