Description
A refreshing lemon slushy topped with homemade meringue, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3–4 cups ice
- pinch of salt
- Homemade meringue
Instructions
- Prepare the meringue as directed in this recipe card.
- In a blender, combine the condensed milk, lemon zest, and salt. Blend briefly to release the lemon oils.
- Add the lemon juice and water. Blend until smooth.
- Add 3 cups of ice and blend on high until thick and slushy, adding the remaining cup if needed. Taste and adjust, adding a splash of water if it’s too thick, more ice if you want it thicker, or adjusting the sweetness to your liking.
- Pour into chilled glasses. Top with meringue and lightly torch it. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This slushy is best served promptly after blending for maximum texture.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg