Lemon Cream and Meringue Cake

The dough is the base of a delicious cake, and preparing it requires a little attention and patience. Start by combining the ingredients, making sure to knead them gently, just enough to bind. If you notice that the dough is too dry, do not hesitate to add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water to give it the desired consistency. After obtaining a homogeneous dough, wrap it in cling film and leave it in the fridge for at least an hour. This step is essential as it allows the dough to cool and become easier to handle.

In the meantime, prepare the baking tray for the cake. Generously grease it with butter, ensuring that the edges are evenly coated. Line the bottom of the tray with a layer of candied fruit about 1 cm thick. This will add a sweet-sour note to the cake and contribute to a very pleasant contrast of textures. Then roll out a sheet from the entire amount of dough, covering the candied fruit but without lining the edges of the tray.

Preheat the oven to a medium temperature and place the tray in for about 10 minutes, or until the base is half-baked. This step is important as it provides the cake with a firm base for the cream that follows.

For the delicious cream, place all the ingredients in a bowl and cook them in a bain-marie. Stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming until the mixture thickens. This will become a fine and flavorful cream, perfect for pouring over the baked base.

Next, prepare the meringue. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat. Make sure the sugar dissolves completely in the egg whites for a perfect meringue. Finally, fold in the lemon juice and grated zest, which will add a subtle fragrance and a note of freshness.

Carefully place the meringue over the cream in the tray and put the cake back in the oven. Bake at a low temperature for 20-25 minutes, until the meringue turns lightly golden. Once the cake is ready, let it cool completely before slicing. This will allow the flavors to fully reveal themselves, and the texture to be perfect. Enjoy each slice, savoring the unique combination of flavors and textures!

 Ingredients: Dough: -250 g flour -125 g butter -1 egg yolk -1 packet vanilla sugar -1 pinch of salt Cream: -6 egg yolks -3 egg whites -3 tablespoons thick and fat cream -1 tablespoon starch -50 g powdered sugar -50 ml lemon juice -grated lemon zest Lemon meringue: -3 egg whites -150 g powdered sugar -50 ml lemon juice -grated lemon zest Others: -candied fruit (raisins, dates, figs, apricots, apricots, pineapple, ginger, etc.) -pot for the tray

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