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Lemon Meringue Pie Bites

Lemon Meringue Pie Bites are the perfect balance of tart and sweet, with a buttery, flaky crust and a silky lemon filling topped with airy meringue
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pie Crust: 1 sheet store-bought or homemade
  • Lemon Curd Filling:
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Meringue Topping:
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Pan: To create the perfect size for bite-sized servings.
  • Electric Mixer: Essential for achieving a fluffy meringue topping.
  • Piping Bag (optional): For neat and decorative meringue tops.
  • Zester and Juicer: For fresh lemon zest and juice, which gives the bites a tangy kick.
  • Baking Sheet: To pre-bake the crust.

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prep the Crust
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out the pie crust, cut into small circles, and fit them into a mini muffin pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden.
  3. Prepare Lemon Filling
  4. Combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter is melted. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, then add to the lemon mixture, stirring continuously until it thickens. Set aside to cool.
  5. Whip the Meringue
  6. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then add sugar gradually, whipping until stiff peaks form.
  7. Assemble
  8. Spoon lemon filling into each crust, then top with meringue. Bake for 5–7 minutes until meringue is lightly browned.
  9. Cool and Serve
  10. Let the bites cool slightly before serving.