Description
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:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press dough into muffin cups and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- 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.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 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.