Little Lemon Meringue Pies Recipe

Name: Little Lemon Meringue Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1 tablespoon cold butter; 1 teaspoon cold water; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 egg white; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 teaspoon cold water
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water
1 egg yolk, beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg white
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons sugar

1
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
2
. Bake at 425u00b0 for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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 350u00b0 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.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon shortening, 1 tablespoon cold butter, and more.

Yes, Little Lemon Meringue 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.

Little Lemon Meringue Pies

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