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Lemon Meringue Pie Bites

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OMG…..I think these are the cutest things I have ever seen! Teeny, tiny Lemon Meringue Pie Bites that you can just pop in your mouth. In keeping with my mini pie theme, I started thinking about all of the different pies that most people really enjoy. To be honest, I am not a huge pie lover, but in certain situations a slice of pie hits the spot.

tiny lemon curd filled fillo shells sitting on a wire cooling rack

I looked in the pantry, and there before me was a jar of lemon curd. Hmmmm, I wonder if I could pull this off within the 15 minute timeline, let’s give it a shot.

How to make Lemon Meringue Pie Bites:

Fill shells with lemon curd. I did not measure, I just filled them to the top.

Fill Shells with Lemon Curd

Beat egg whites in a glass bowl using a hand mixer.

When stiff peaks start to form, gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff 4 – 5 minutes.

Top lemon filled shells with the meringue mixture. Place on a metal baking sheet. Do not line the baking sheet, flames and parchment paper do not mix!

Using a blow torch, brown the tops of the pies. It takes about a minute to do all of them, keep the torch moving.

Toast the meringue with a kitchen torch

Notes:

  • If you need room temperature eggs in a hurry, put the eggs in a glass measuring cup and fill it with hot water. Set it on the counter for a couple of minutes, and they will be ready for you.
  • I knew that the meringue was going to take up the majority of my 15 minutes, so I did not take the time to measure as I was filling the shells. I just used a regular spoon to fill the shells, and to top with the meringue.
  • If you do not have a blow torch, go buy one…..no, I’m just kidding. You can place them under the broiler to brown. Watch them very closely, or they will burn.
  • The lemon curd is a little bit thick, next time I will add a few teaspoons of Limoncello to thin it out or I will use Homemade Lemon Curd.

Feel free to get fancy and pipe the meringue on with a decorative tip, I was going for speed!

lemon meringue pie bites sitting on a wire cooling rack

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Enjoy!!

lemon meringue pie bites sitting on a wire cooling rack

Lemon Meringue Pie Bites

These Lemon Meringue Pie Bites are super delicious and super easy to make! Perfect for a Super Bowl Party, or a fast dessert!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mini, fillo, shells, bites, lemon, recipe, curd, easy, dessert
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 package Athens mini fillo shells
  • 8 ounces lemon curd
  • 2 large egg whites at room temperature
  • cup super fine sugar or granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Fill shells with lemon curd. I did not measure, I just filled them to the top.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass bowl using a hand mixer.
  • When stiff peaks start to form, gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff 4 - 5 minutes.
  • Top lemon filled shells with the meringue mixture. Place on a metal baking sheet. Do not line the baking sheet, flames and parchment paper do not mix!
  • Using a blow torch, brown the tops of the pies. It takes about a minute to do all of them, keep the torch moving.
  • Serve

Notes

  • If you need room temperature eggs in a hurry, put the eggs in a glass measuring cup and fill it with hot water.  Set it on the counter for a couple of minutes, and they will be ready for you.
  • I knew that the meringue was going to take up the majority of my 15 minutes, so I did not take the time to measure as I was filling the shells.  I just used a regular spoon to fill the shells, and to top with the meringue.
  • If you do not have a blow torch, go buy one…..no, I’m just kidding.  You can place them under the broiler to brown.  Watch them very closely, or they will burn.
  • The lemon curd is a little bit thick, next time I will add a few teaspoons of Limoncello to thin it out or I will use Homemade Lemon Curd.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 29g

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