情人节食谱（7）青檬蛋白霜脆饼（配鳄梨玛斯卡彭奶油）（Lime Meringue w/ Avocado Mascarpone Cream）

Ingredients:

Meringue: 

7 large egg whites 

Zest of a lime 

2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice 

1 ¼ cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch sifted 

Whipped cream filling: 

1 1/2 cup heavy cream 

8 ounces mascarpone or requesón cheese chilled

1 Avocado From Mexico halved, pitted, meat scooped out and completely mashed 

3 tablespoons confectioners sugar 

16 sliced strawberries optional

*makes 16

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200˚F degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. In the bowl of a standing mixer, whip the egg whites, lime zest and lime juice on medium until frothy, 3 to 4 minutes. 

4. Start adding the granulated sugar slowly, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until completely combined and mixture holds a stiff peak, 2 to 3 minutes more. The meringue should appear white and glossy.

5. Remove the bowl from the stand, sift the cornstarch over the meringue, and use a rubber spatula to gently fold and completely incorporate the cornstarch. 

6. Using a large soup spoon, drop generous scoops of meringue onto the prepared baking sheets; each one should be about 2 to 2 1/2-inches around. As you drop them, you will be able to make some nice wavy shapes.

7. Bake for 30 minutes and then reduce the temperature to 175˚F. 

8. Let the meringue dry in the oven for another 4 to 5 hours. The outside should be crisp, and they should easily be removed from the parchment. 

9. Set aside to cool completely.

10. In the bowl of a standing mixer, with the whisk attachment, whip heavy cream and mascarpone cheese on low speed until very soft peaks form, only a couple minutes – be careful not to over whip the heavy cream or it will harden. 

11. Add the mashed avocado and confectioners’ sugar, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, a minute or so more.

12. One by one, make meringue sandwiches. Place an individual round meringue with the top down, spoon on about 3 generous tablespoons of avocado whipped cream. If using strawberries, add a sliced strawberry before placing another individual round meringue, right side up, on top.