Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pudding Cups, a delightful dessert that combines the tangy zest of lemons, the creamy richness of pudding, and the ethereal lightness of meringue. Each element of this dessert is carefully crafted to create a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. The tangy lemon curd, made from fresh lemon juice, sugar, and butter, bursts with citrusy brightness, while the creamy vanilla pudding provides a smooth and velvety foundation. Topped with a cloud-like meringue, toasted to golden perfection, these pudding cups are a feast for the eyes and the palate.
In addition to the classic lemon meringue pudding cups, this article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes that explore different flavor combinations and variations. For those who prefer a more tropical twist, the Passionfruit Meringue Pudding Cups offer a vibrant blend of sweet and tangy flavors, with a luscious passionfruit curd and a delicate meringue topping. If you're a fan of chocolate, the Chocolate Mousse and Meringue Cups are a match made in dessert heaven, featuring a rich chocolate mousse base and a fluffy meringue topping. And for a refreshing and light summer treat, the Lemon Mousse and Berry Meringue Cups combine a zesty lemon mousse with a medley of fresh berries and a crisp meringue topping.
LEMON MERINGUE DESSERTS
These pretty individual dessert cups are cute as can be-and yummy too. A sweet and fluffy golden meringue tops the pudding that's rich with lemony flavor. -Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice. butter and zest. Pour into four 6-oz. custard cups; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Immediately spread meringue over lemon mixture, sealing edges to sides of cups. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MILE-HIGH LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening and pulse a few times until combined. Add the butter and pulse just until coarse crumbs form. Add the vinegar and 3 tablespoons ice water; pulse until the dough comes together but is slightly crumbly. Pinch the dough - if it's too crumbly, pulse in more ice water 1 teaspoon at a time. Turn out the dough onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap the dough, then flatten into a disk. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 13-inch round. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold the overhanging dough under itself, then crimp the edges. Refrigerate the crust until firm, at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork, line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Place the crust on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown around the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights and continue baking until the crust is a deep golden brown on the bottom, 20 to 30 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while preparing the filling but leave the oven on.
- Make the filling: Whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl until smooth; set aside. Whisk the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan to combine. Whisk in the water and lemon juice and turn the heat to medium. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Slowly whisk about one-quarter of the sugar mixture into the egg yolks. Whisk in another one-quarter of the sugar mixture until smooth, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Continue cooking, whisking constantly to keep the egg yolks from scrambling, about 1 more minute. Stir in the butter and lemon zest until the butter melts; remove from the heat.
- Immediately make the meringue while the filling is still hot: Combine the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Very slowly beat in the sugar; continue beating until firm glossy peaks form, about 4 minutes more (do not overbeat). Give the lemon filling a quick stir, then pour into the crust. Immediately spread the meringue on top of the hot filling, spreading it all the way to the crust; use the back of a spoon to make swoops and peaks. Bake until the meringue is golden brown in spots, 5 to 7 minutes; do not overbake to avoid weeping.
- Remove the pie to a rack and let cool 1 hour, then refrigerate until completely cooled before slicing, about 4 hours.
MILE HIGH LEMON MERINGUE PUDDING CUPS
I have not tried this pudding. I'm posting this for safe keeping. I found this recipe in Woman's Day magazine.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. You'll need 6 ovenproof glass mini coffee mugs, ramekins or custard cups (1/2 cup capacity). Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In food proccesor, combine 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, the cornstarch, lemon zest and salt; process until zest is finely ground and mixture is tinted very pale yellow. Transfer mixture to a medium saucepan. Whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently until pudding thickens. Boil 1 minute, whisking, then remove from heat.
- Whisk yolks in a small bowl until blended. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot pudding; return to saucepan and whisk in lemon juice. Bring mixture back to a boil, whisking constantly, and boil 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; whisk in butter until melted and incorporated. Spoon pudding into mugs; place a large sheet of foil over custards to keep warm.
- Beat 2 egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Transfer meringue to a 1-gallon ziptop bag. Gather meringue to one corner of the bag. Cut off 1/2-inch tip from that corner with scissor. Pipe meringue onto top of each hot pudding to cover completely, piping the meringue about 2-inch high (you'll have extra meringue left; discard). Place puddings in oven 6-8 minutes, until meringue sets and lightly browns. Cool to room temperature, then chill 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 174.5, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 50.7, Protein 6.3
MILE HIGH MERINGUE
Are you tired of weepy, sticky meringue? This meringue will not let you down. It stands proud and adorns your favorite pie with a delicious mound of delicate meringue. The cook time does not reflect the time to cool the cornstarch mixture. This recipe is from one of my all time favorite cookbooks-- More Make-A-Mix Cookery,
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, lemon juice and water.
- Bring to a slow boil over medium heat and stir until clear and thick.
- Set aside and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add cooled cornstarch mixture, beating until mixture thickens.
- Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until soft peaks form, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
- Spoon the prepared meringue over your favorite pie and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 324.8, Carbohydrate 121.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 114, Protein 10.8
MILE HIGH LEMON PIE (JELLO EASY)
Impress your family and friends with this easy Lemon Meringue Pie! Here I've broken it down in steps, so don't be intimidated by the pie!
Provided by Susan Din
Categories Pies
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 1. MAKE PIE CRUST or use frozen/refrigerated. Cut shortening into flour in a large bowl until it looks like coarse crumbs. beat an egg, and pour over crumbs. Add water, vinegar and salt and stir gently to combine. Divide into 3 equal balls and flatten into discs. Wrap well with plastic wrap and freeze 2 for future use. Freeze one for 20 minutes, then roll out, line pie plate and flute the edges.
- 2. BLIND BAKE. Lay a sheet of parchment paper or foil(sprayed the surface that touches the crust with non stick spray) over crust-and fill with dry beans, rice or pie weights. Bake @ 425 for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, lower heat to 375. Remove the parchment/foil and weights. Moisture proof the crust by applying egg wash with a pastry brush on the bottom of the crust and about an inch up the sides. Resume baking the crust for 5-7 minutes until light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- 3. MAKE MERINGUE (It needs to be ready as soon as the shell is filled) If you haven't separated your eggs, do so at this time, placing the whites in a CLEAN mixing bowl and the yolks in a medium saucepan. With CLEAN BEATERS begin to mix the egg whites on medium high. Beat to soft peak stage-to check from time to time-turn off mixer and lift some whites up with the beaters, the tip should softly flop over. Begin slowly sprinkling sugar a spoonfull at a time, while beating constantly, until all sugar is incorporated. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved(not gritty when tested with thumb and forefinger) And stiff peaks are formed. Set aside. Preheat oven to 325.
- 4. PREPARE FILLING Empty pudding mix in the saucepan with yolks, add 3/4c sugar and whisk to incorporate, adding water a little at a time to avoid lumps. When all water is incorporated, place pan over medium to medium high heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook until thickened and mixture reaches a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- 5. Pour immediately into prepared pie shell.
- 6. Immedately spoon or pipe meringue mixture over hot filling, completely sealing to the crust and swirl as desired. Bake @ 325 for 15-20 minutes until tips of meringue are golden. Cool to room temperature or chill before serving.
Tips:
- For a perfectly smooth pudding, make sure to whisk the cornstarch and milk mixture until there are no lumps.
- Cook the pudding over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it has thickened. Do not let it boil, or it will curdle.
- To make the meringue, beat the egg whites until they are stiff peaks. Gradually add the sugar, beating until the meringue is glossy and smooth.
- When assembling the cups, layer the pudding, lemon curd, and meringue. Be sure to chill the cups for at least 4 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
These Mile High Lemon Meringue Pudding Cups are a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy pudding, tangy lemon curd, and fluffy meringue, these cups are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these Mile High Lemon Meringue Pudding Cups a try. You won't be disappointed!
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