Baghrir lemon pie / بغرير تارت بالليمون

For the Baghrir Regular baghrir ingredients Zest of 1 lemon For the Lemon Curd 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup (50g) sugar 1/4 cup (50ml) lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 2 tbps (30g) butter For the Meringue 2 egg whites 1/8 cup (25g) sugar Step 1: Prepare the Baghrir 1- Make the baghrir batter as usual, adding lemon zest for extra flavor. 2- Cook on a hot pan without flipping. Set aside to cool. Step 2: Make the Lemon Curd 1- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. 2- Place over a double boiler and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes). 3- Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth. Let it cool completely in the fridge. Step 3: Prepare the Meringue 1- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. 2- Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form. Step 4: Assembly & Decoration 1- Place one baghrir at the bottom. 2- Spread a layer of lemon curd. 3- Add a second baghrir on top, and pread another layer of lemon curd. 4- Add a final layer of baghrir. 5- Top with a thick layer of meringue and lightly torch it until golden. Enjoy! الخطوة 1: تحضير البغرير 1- حضّروا عجينة البغرير كالمعتاد، مع إضافة برش الليمون لتعزيز النكهة. 2- اطهوا العجينة في مقلاة ساخنة دون قلبها. اتركوها لتبرد. الخطوة 2: تحضير كريمة الليمون 1- في وعاء مقاوم للحرارة، اخفقوا صفار البيض مع السكر وعصير الليمون وبرش الليمون. 2- ضعوا الوعاء فوق حمام مائي وحرّكوا باستمرار حتى يتكاثف الخليط (حوالي 5 دقائق). 3- ارفعوا الوعاء عن النار وأضيفوا الزبدة مع التحريك حتى يصبح المزيج ناعماً. اتركوها لتبرد تمامًا. الخطوة 3: تحضير الميرانغ 1- في وعاء نظيف، اخفقوا بياض البيض حتى يصبح رغويًا. 2- أضيفوا السكر تدريجيًا أثناء الخفق حتى تتشكل قمم صلبة. الخطوة 4: التجميع والتزيين 1- ضعوا قطعة من البغرير في الأسفل. 2- افردوا طبقة من كريمة الليمون. 3- ضعوا قطعة ثانية من البغرير فوقها، وافردوا طبقة أخرى من كريمة الليمون. 4- أضيفوا طبقة أخيرة من البغرير. 5- ضعوا طبقة سميكة من الميرانغ على الوجه، وقوموا بتحميرها بخفة باستخدام شعلة المطبخ حتى تكتسب لونًا ذهبياً. استمتعوا!

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