Mini Lemon Meringue Pies

My easy lemon meringue pie is lemony, creamy and delicious! Bite sized, and easy to make - these little pies are are a treat!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 102kcal

2 pie crusts store bought - cut into rounds to fit your pan - or your own pie crust
1 cup lemon curd recipe linked below
4 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white sugar

Roll your 2 pie crusts out til it is about 1/4 inch thick.
Cut into rounds to fit your pan (a mini muffin pan and a glass works great!).
Place rounds in a mini muffin or tart pan, and press gently to make a well.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bake the crusts til they are golden brown (about 10-15 minutes - keep an eye on them).
Remove, and cool.

Fill the pies almost to the top with 1 cup lemon curd, and set aside while you make the meringue.

Whisk together the 4 egg whites and 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
GRADUALLY add the 2 tablespoons white sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Top your lemon pies with the meringue.
Place pies under a broiler and broil until browned and crispy.
Let pies cool.
Devour.

Kylee's Tips for Lemon Meringue Pie

Use a glass or round cookie cutter that matches your mini muffin pan size
Chill the pie crust rounds for 10 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape
Don't overfill the crusts with lemon curd - leave a little room for the meringue
Make sure your bowl and beaters are super clean and grease-free for the meringue
Gradually add the sugar while beating the egg whites - don't dump it all in at once
Watch the broiler closely! Meringue can go from golden to burned in seconds
Let the pies cool completely before serving so the filling sets
If your meringue isn't browning, move the tray a little closer to the broiler

About egg whites:

Soft peaks barely hold their shape. The peaks flop over immediately when the beaters are lifted
Medium peaks stand straight up, but the tip curls down a little bit when the beaters are lifted
Stiff peaks stand straight up when the beaters are lifted