Description
These Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups are a delightful dessert that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with a fluffy meringue topping, all served in a sweet cookie cup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar, then cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into mini muffin tins to form cups.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While the cups cool, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fill cooled cookie cups with lemon curd and top with meringue.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes until meringue is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overbake the meringue.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg