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Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups

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Delightful bite-sized lemon meringue treats with a crisp cookie cup, tangy lemon filling, and fluffy meringue topping.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press dough into muffin cups and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  3. Whisk egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  4. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fill cooled cookie cups with lemon curd. Pipe or spoon meringue on top. Broil for 1-2 minutes until meringue is lightly browned.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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