Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Lemon Meringue Parfaits Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 4 This icy treat is inspired by good old-fashioned lemon meringue pie. Ingredients 1 pint lemon sherbet 2 large egg whites Salt ⅓ cup sugar Directions Divide sherbet among four 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups; cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until very firm, at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. With an electric mixer, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. With mixer on low speed, gradually add sugar (about 1 tablespoon every 20 seconds); continue beating until peaks are stiff and glossy. With a flexible spatula, mound meringue on sherbet; swirl and spread to edges of ramekins with the back of a spoon. Place on a baking sheet; bake until meringue is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Cook's Notes To assemble the parfaits ahead of time, fill ramekins with sherbet (no need to freeze at this point); then top with meringue. Freeze (uncovered) at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Bake as directed just before serving. Rate it Print