Lemon Meringue Frappé (Printable Version)
A tangy, creamy blended citrus drink topped with fluffy meringue, inspired by the classic pie.
# What You'll Need:
→ Lemon Base
01 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon zest
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 cup cold milk
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Meringue Topping
07 - 1 large egg white
08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
09 - 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
→ Garnish
10 - Lemon zest
11 - Crushed graham crackers
# How to Make It:
01 - In a blender, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy.
02 - In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg white with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until glossy, stiff peaks form.
03 - Pour the blended lemon mixture into two tall glasses. Spoon or pipe the meringue on top of each drink.
04 - Garnish with additional lemon zest and a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and a spoon.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- The combination of tangy lemon and creamy vanilla hits every craving at once, like dessert in a glass that somehow feels refreshing instead of heavy.
- That cloud of meringue on top makes people feel like they're at a fancy café, but it takes just ten minutes to throw together.
02 -
- Any trace of egg yolk or grease in your bowl will prevent the meringue from forming properly, so use glass or metal and make sure everything is squeaky clean.
- The frappé separates if it sits too long, so blend and assemble right before serving, or keep the components separate until the last minute.
03 -
- When zesting lemons, avoid the white pith underneath, which can make your drink bitter instead of bright and fresh.
- If you're making these for a crowd, double the base and blend in batches rather than overfilling your blender.