Vanilla Lemon Meringue Brownies

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:
150g unsalted butter
150g white chocolate, chopped
150g caster sugar
3 large eggs
150g plain flour
2 tsp Vanilla Mart Paste
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the Meringue:
2 egg whites
100g caster sugar

Method:

• Preheat oven to 170°C and line a square baking tin.
• Melt the butter and white chocolate together and allow to cool slightly.
• Whisk the eggs and sugar until pale.
• Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, Vanilla Mart Paste, lemon zest and lemon juice.
• Fold in the flour.
• Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 20–25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add the sugar and whisk until glossy.
• Spread the meringue over the partially baked brownie.
• Return to the oven for 8–10 minutes until the meringue is lightly golden.
• Cool completely before slicing.