with meringue (classic recipe)
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I'll tell you today. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the meringue. Separate the egg whites from the yolks, then beat the whites at high speed with lemon juice. Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat.
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Step 2
2. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then pipe onto a baking sheet using a pastry bag. Bake the meringues at 120 degrees until golden brown.
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Step 3
3. While the meringue is baking, do not open the oven. Keep the meringue in the oven until it cools down completely. Meanwhile, prepare the cream: beat the egg yolks, sugar, and flour, then add softened butter and milk. Cook the cream over low heat until thickened, then stir in rum and beat with a mixer.
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Step 4
4. Now that the meringue has already set, start building the mound, generously spreading cream over all the seams to ensure the dessert holds together well.
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Step 5
5. All that's left is to decorate the cake with nuts, whipped cream, or anything else you'd like!