LITTLE LEMON MERINGUE PIES
"Since our sons went off to college, I'm back to cooking for just the two of us," writes Kathy Zielicke from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. "The recipe for these lemony treats is supposed to serve two. In Gary's case, it serves only one!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 5-in. circle. Transfer to two 10-oz. custard cups. Press dough 1-1/8 in. up sides of cups. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown., In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in cold water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. , Stir half of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and butter. , Pour into pastry shells. In a small bowl, beat egg white and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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ZEESHAN SOOMRO
[email protected]I made these pies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Ishfaque Shar
[email protected]These pies are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Pronoy Bazi
[email protected]I love these pies! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the lemon curd. It is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
Kter Sadiaa
[email protected]These pies are amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The lemon curd is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue is light and fluffy. The crust is buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
Ali Ghor
[email protected]I made these pies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
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[email protected]These pies are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kenneth Shortt
[email protected]I love these pies! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the lemon curd. It is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
Bikila Lamessa
[email protected]These pies are amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The lemon curd is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue is light and fluffy. The crust is buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
Krishna Sardar
[email protected]I made these pies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Lucy Ejai
[email protected]These pies are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I was looking for a lemon meringue pie recipe that was easy to make and I found it! These pies are delicious and they were a hit with my family. I will definitely be making them again.
dj naeeym
[email protected]These pies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue. The crust is also very good. I will definitely be making these again.
Alvo Kizangilah
[email protected]I made these pies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Rosetta Boden
[email protected]These pies are amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The lemon curd is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue is light and fluffy. The crust is buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
Isabella Delamarre
[email protected]I've made these little lemon meringue pies several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great the next day.
Dancy Patewon
[email protected]These little pies are so cute and delicious! I made them for a party and they were a hit. The lemon curd is tart and tangy, and the meringue is sweet and fluffy. The crust is buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.