Hand Made Lemon Meringue Fudge

Recipe

Posted by Torie J.

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Tips...
You must use a candy thermometer as making fudge is an exact science
You can use a heavy based saucepan if you do not have a jug
Remember the mixture gets very hot, so please take care

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • 50 g Meringue
  • 200 ml Condensed Milk
  • 200 ml Double Cream
  • 700 g Granulated Sugar
  • 75 g unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Curd
  • 1 x Candy Thermometer

Steps (1 step, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Line a 20cm (8") square pan with baking parchment
    Place the butter, sugar, cream and condensed milk in a heavy based jug
    Stir using a wooden spoon over low heat until sugar has dissolved
    Now turn up heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally so mixture does not stick to bottom of pan
    Place candy thermometer in jug and leave until mixture heats to "soft ball", 240 deg F
    Remove from heat
    Using an electric whisk or food mixer, beat mixture for about ten minutes
    Add lemon curd and broken meringue and beat mixture for about ten minutes until it loses its gloss
    Pour mixture into prepared pan
    Leave to set for a few hours
    Cut into small squares
    Store in airtight container in fridge