Lemon Meringue Pie Bites
Lemon Meringue Pie Bites are delightful, bite-sized desserts that combine the tartness of fresh lemons with a sweet, fluffy meringue topping. These charming treats feature a buttery graham cracker crust, filled with luscious lemon curd and topped with airy meringue peaks. Perfect for any occasion, they’re sure to impress your guests with their stunning appearance and vibrant flavors. Enjoy them at parties, brunches, or simply as a refreshing snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 pie bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 4 large fresh lemons (juiced)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar; press into mini muffin tins.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine lemon juice, egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
- Spoon lemon filling into cooled crusts, top with meringue peaks. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For a zesty twist, substitute lime juice for lemon juice. To add flavor variations, consider mixing in fresh berries on top or experimenting with different crusts like chocolate.