Little Lemon Meringue Pies Recipe
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Little Lemon Meringue Pies

By: Kathy Zielicke 
"'Since our sons went off to college, I'm back to cooking for just the two of us,' writes Kathy Zielicke from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. 'The recipe for these lemony treats is supposed to serve two. In Gary's case, it serves only one!'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter (no substitutes)
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • FILLING:
  • 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
  • MERINGUE:
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

  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. up sides of cups. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. 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. 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. Pour into pastry shells.
  3. In a small mixing 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 350 degrees F 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2011 by SHORECOOK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These little pies are AMAZING! I had never made a lemon meringue pie before, so this was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2010 by SitterDH   view full review
I've made these 2 nights in a row now! They are perfect size for my husband and I! Even though...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by Lyka   view full review
Awesome...perfect...awesome...awesome. Made for a small dinner party so I doubled and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by Carol   view full review
awesome Erie, PA
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2011 by Lemony Fresh   view full review
Used the filling and crust and to make miniature lemon tarts using a mini muffin tin. Both...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2011 by Murphygranny   view full review
Had two mini (4-1/2') pie plates (bought at World Market) and doubled the recipe. It was very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2011 by neutle2   view full review
My dad's favorite pie is lemon meringue but a whole pie is too much for just my mom and dad. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by JOBOKITTY   view full review
It was very good. I backed off the sugar and added more juice, I like my pie tart. The...

 

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