Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
Whisk your loved one away on a zesty journey with these intimate Mini Lemon Meringue Pies. They're the perfect blend of tart, sweetness, and soft meringue kisses - much like the ebbs and flows of a passionate love story. Let each bite be a shared moment, a sweet memory, a delicate whisper between two hearts.
Equipment
- 2 mini tart pans
- Electric mixer
- Oven
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 mini pie crusts pre-baked
- 2 large egg yolks save the whites for meringue
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar for meringue
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Whisk continuously over medium heat until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth. Pour the lemon filling into the mini pie crusts.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat while gradually adding the 3 tbsp sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to cover the edges of the pie crust.
- Place pies in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let them cool. Best served chilled, accompanied by two spoons and soft candlelight.
Notes
As you savor each bite with your beloved, let the zesty dance of flavors remind you of the joyful tanginess of shared laughter and the sweetness of shared dreams. Enjoy the experience, for in this dessert, love truly is the secret ingredient.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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