This crisp and chewy dessert is reminiscent of an orange creamsicle and makes for a stunning centerpiece.
Oh, and it’s gluten-free!
This recipe was developed by Sarah Carey.
Photo:Greg DuPree
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using an overturned bowl or cake pan as a guide, trace an 8-inch circle onto parchment paper.
Turn parchment over (marked side down).
With mixer on low speed, beat in vinegar and vanilla; beat in cornstarch.
Spread meringue inside marked circle on parchment.
Use a spoon to create a large, shallow well in center.
Bake until meringue easily lifts off parchment, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Turn off oven and let meringue cool inside oven for 2 hours.
Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
Peel off parchment and transfer meringue to a large serving platter.
Meanwhile, cut away peels from citrus with a paring knife.
Slice 1 citrus crosswise into rounds.
Cut remaining citrus into segments.
Transfer citrus to paper towels to drain.
Beat cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
Spoon about three-quarters of the curd into well on top of meringue.
Top with whipped cream.
Dollop on remaining curd and add citrus.
Ginger-Lime Curd Recipe:Whisk 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp.
kosher salt in a small saucepan.
Whisk in 4 large egg yolks; immediately whisk in 1 1/2 tsp.
grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp.
lime zest, and 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 5 or 6 limes).
Cook over medium, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Whisk in 3 Tbsp.
cubed unsalted butter, stirring until melted.
Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl.
Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
Note:If using store-bought curd, stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated ginger.
To make-ahead, bake off the base up to 2 days before serving.
As soon as the meringue base cools down, store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
The lime curd can also be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.
