Cherry-Lemon Meringue Mini Pies Recipe

Name: Cherry-Lemon Meringue Mini Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 5 -ounce container vanilla meringue cookies (about 24 cookies); 6 tablespoons cake flour; 1 stick unsalted butter, melted; 1 4 -serving package lemon pudding and pie filling mix; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 1/4 cups prepared lemonade; 2 large egg yolks; 1 cup prepared cherry pie filling; Whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1 5 -ounce container vanilla meringue cookies (about 24 cookies)
6 tablespoons cake flour
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 4 -serving package lemon pudding and pie filling mix
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups prepared lemonade
2 large egg yolks
1 cup prepared cherry pie filling
Whipped cream, for topping (optional)

1
Make the cups: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with cooking spray; set aside.
2
Combine the meringue cookies and flour in a food processor; process until the mixture is in fine crumbs.
3
Add the melted butter and pulse until combined.
4
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each of the prepared muffin cups.
5
Using the back of a measuring tablespoon, press the mixture firmly into the bottoms and sides of the cups.
6
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until just starting to brown.
7
Remove from the oven and immediately press each cup with the back of the tablespoon.
8
Cool the cups in the pan on a rack.
9
Make the filling: Combine the pudding mix and sugar in a medium saucepan.
10
Whisk in the lemonade and egg yolks.
11
Continue to whisk over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
12
Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes.
13
Spoon 2 tablespoons lemon filling into each cooled meringue cup.
14
Top each with 1 tablespoon cherry pie filling.
15
Chill for about 2 hours, or until the filling is set.
16
If desired, top with whipped cream.
17
Serve the mini pies chilled or at room temperature.
18
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

571

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1 5 -ounce container vanilla meringue cookies (about 24 cookies), 6 tablespoons cake flour, 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Lemon Meringue Mini Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry-Lemon Meringue Mini Pies

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