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Lemon Meringue Pie Bites

Lemon Meringue Pie Bites are tiny little bite-sized pies that taste just as good as the full version. These adorable mini desserts will be everyones new favorite.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

PIE:
  • 1 package pie crusts
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup of cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • 1 1/3 cups of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon zest grated
  • 3 Tablespoons of butter
MERINGUE:
  • 4 egg whites at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cups of sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface with a rolling pin, and using a round cookie cutter cut round circles out of the pie crust.
  3. Place pie crust rounds in the muffin tin, and push gently into the tin to form a small crust.
  4. Prick the bottom of the crusts lightly with a fork.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and loosen the small crusts from the muffin tin, move to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  7. While crusts cool, whisk the egg yolks in a medium size bowl and set aside.
  8. In a medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, water, sugar, and salt.
  9. Stir constantly over medium low heat until mixture comes to a boil for one minute. Remove from heat.
  10. Pour half of the mixture into the egg yolks in a thin stream, slowly and whisking constantly.
  11. Pour the hot egg mixture back into the saucepan, still whisking constantly.
  12. Return the pan to the heat, and cook on low for an additional 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  13. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  14. Whisk in the butter one tablespoon at a time. Stirring occasionally while the filling cools.
  15. When filling is cool, place the crusts back in the muffin tin and fill the crusts almost to the top with the lemon filling.
  16. In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  17. Add the cream of tartar and salt, and gently beat in the sugar until glossy.
  18. Fill a pastry bag with the meringue and top the filled pies with the meringue.
  19. Place the pies back in the oven under the broiler until the meringue is a light golden brown.
  20. Remove pies to a wire rack to cool. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 184mg (8%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 132IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 184mg 8%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 132IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.