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Lemon Meringue Pie Bites

Lemon Meringue Pie Bites are a delightfully tangy and sweet dessert, filled with smooth lemon curd and topped with a light, fluffy meringue. These bite-sized treats deliver all the classic flavors of a full lemon meringue pie in a perfectly portioned size.
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Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Zester
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag or spoon (for meringue topping)
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Meringue Topping
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin pan.
  • Crust: Mix flour, butter, and salt until crumbly. Press into muffin cups. Bake 8-10 mins, until golden.
  • Lemon Curd: Whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened, then let cool.
  • Fill Crusts: Spoon lemon curd into each crust.
  • Meringue Topping: Beat egg whites to soft peaks, add sugar gradually, and beat to stiff peaks. Spoon or pipe onto lemon curd.
  • Final Bake: Bake for 5-7 minutes until meringue is golden. Cool before serving.