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How to Make Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
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I LOVE these.. one is never enough :P

by Robyn-Tahnee Moss
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Step 1 of 12

I know I'm cheating by using store bought pastry.. I can make my own, and I do but I was busy today, so I cheated! Feel free to make your own :)

Step 2 of 12
Gather your supplies, if your pastry was frozen make sure its well thawed before you start. Also if its not ready rolled, make sure you have a rolling pin on hand :)

Gather your supplies, if your pastry was frozen make sure its well thawed before you start. Also if its not ready rolled, make sure you have a rolling pin on hand :)

Step 3 of 12

Preheat your oven too 200'C - or about 180'C for a fan assisted oven.

Step 4 of 12
Grease your pan with a small amount of butter and then flour the work surface and rolling pin.

Grease your pan with a small amount of butter and then flour the work surface and rolling pin.

Step 5 of 12
Roll out nice and thin & then use a pastry cutter (I've lost mine so a cup will do :P ) to cut out circles.

Roll out nice and thin & then use a pastry cutter (I've lost mine so a cup will do :P ) to cut out circles.

Step 6 of 12
Place these circles into the cupcake pan and press down gently, prick holes in the bottom with a fork.. I also like to do some jazzy crimping :)

Place these circles into the cupcake pan and press down gently, prick holes in the bottom with a fork.. I also like to do some jazzy crimping :)

Step 7 of 12
Bake for about 10-15mins until golden brown. Now turn your oven down to 180'C (160 for fan assisted)

Bake for about 10-15mins until golden brown. Now turn your oven down to 180'C (160 for fan assisted)

Step 8 of 12
Allow the pies to cool. Now separate  your egg and discard the yolk.

Allow the pies to cool. Now separate your egg and discard the yolk.

Step 9 of 12
Start to whisk up your egg. Add the pinch of cream of tartar and SLOWLY add the sugar. About 1tablespoon at a time. Whisk away :)

Start to whisk up your egg. Add the pinch of cream of tartar and SLOWLY add the sugar. About 1tablespoon at a time. Whisk away :)

Step 10 of 12
Should form soft, firm peaks, like this :) if your confident hold the bowl upside down above your head.. If it stays in the bowl your done! :P Hahaaa.

Should form soft, firm peaks, like this :) if your confident hold the bowl upside down above your head.. If it stays in the bowl your done! :P Hahaaa.

Step 11 of 12
Add a dollop of lemon curd to each tart :) then add a dollop of the meringue mixture & bake for about 10 minutes, until the meringues are golden.

Add a dollop of lemon curd to each tart :) then add a dollop of the meringue mixture & bake for about 10 minutes, until the meringues are golden.

Step 12 of 12
Voila! Enjoy :)

Voila! Enjoy :)

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This guide was made by:
Robyn-Tahnee Moss
South Wales, UK
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Robyn-Tahnee Moss

Sorry I didn't see this message till now.. Literally just uses a fork and pressed down :)

Robyn-Tahnee Moss (author) 8 months ago

Selina Eshraghi

How did you do that crimping? It looks nice!

Selina Eshraghi 9 months ago

Robyn-Tahnee Moss

Yes Abigail, pillsbury is what my American friend recommended :) give it a try and let me know!

Robyn-Tahnee Moss (author) 9 months ago

Felicia Gustin

Dangerous! Because TOO easy! 😜

Felicia Gustin 9 months ago

Robert Paldino

Looks yummy!

Robert Paldino 9 months ago

Abigail βœ’

I think I will try Pillsbury pastry dough - that seems to be the closest equivalent. Thanks so much!

Abigail βœ’ 9 months ago

Robyn-Tahnee Moss

Hey I think you guys may call it pie crust pastry? Ready rolled in like the refrigerated section. I hope that's right!

Robyn-Tahnee Moss (author) 9 months ago

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1 Pack of short crust pastry

Lemon curd

1 Egg

ΒΌ Cups Caster sugar ( thats about 25grams)

1 Pinch Cream of tartar c

Flour for dusting

Butter for greasing

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