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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25-oz) box lemon cake mix
  • 2 (10-oz) jars lemon curd
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1½ cups sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes.
  2. Cool cupcakes completely on wire racks.
  3. Scoop out centers from cupcakes using a melon baller; discard centers. Fill cupcakes with lemon curd.
  4. Meanwhile, in the top of a double boiler, whisk together egg whites and sugar.
  5. Cook over simmering water until mixture reaches 140°F.
  6. Immediately pour sugar mixture into a heavy-duty stand mixer.
  7. Beat on HIGH speed 10 minutes. Mixture will be cool, thick and glossy.
  8. Spread or pipe meringue onto cupcakes. Using a hand-held culinary torch, brown meringue frosting on each cupcake.

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