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September 1st was the day – the day that I was going to transition my house from Summer to Fall. I’m a seasonal scent kind of girl, so I planned on packing away all the tropical, fruity candles, deodorizing sprays and decor and even make a little room in the pantry for a gazillion cans of pumpkin. However, two things got in the way – blazing hot temperatures and a big bag of lemons.
I simply couldn’t couldn’t bring myself to hang an Autumn wreath when there’s no doubt that I would have broken a sweat unpacking it from the garage. So, I decided to whip up a batch a Homemade Microwave Lemon Curd, paint my nails a pretty shade of pink and embrace the last few days of Summer.
I was baking up a storm with my friend Brittany and unlike me, she doesn’t think it’s okay to eat lemon curd straight from the jar with a spoon. Lucky for her, I had a couple of semi-homemade tricks up my sleeve that allowed me to create a simple, delicious, Summery dessert without bribing her into a grocery store run.
A few weeks ago, I came across a box of miniature tart shells at my local market – knowing that they’d come in handy sooner rather than later, I tossed them into my cart. I filled the cute, mini shortbread shells with lemon curd and topped them with a dollop of meringue.
I have a little confession, I didn’t exactly make the meringue by hand. I did whip it up in my stand mixer, but I totally took a little help from The Miracle Meringue. It’s a little packet of powder that allows you to create a perfect meringue topping in minutes – all you need to add is warm water.
Fall is just around the corner – I promise, but until the temps drop and leaves start turning, celebrate Summer with simple Lemon Meringue Pies.
Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
Ingredients:
- 1 batch Homemade Microwave Lemon Curd (about 2 cups), chilled
- 24 1.75-inch premade miniature tart shells
- 2 cups meringue topping (see note below)
Directions:
- Place the tart shells on a tray or baking sheet.
- Spoon the lemon curd into a piping bag and fill each tart with lemon curd.
- Fit a piping bag with a large Star Tip. Spoon the meringue into the piping bag and pipe a small dollop of meringue onto each mini tart. Store tarts in the refrigerator until ready serve.
Notes:
- I purchased my tart shells from my local market for $5.99, so definitely check a store near you before purchasing from Amazon as the price seems a bit high.
- If you want to make your own meringue topping, I really like this one from Alton Brown.
- I used a large Star Tip to pipe the meringue.
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Do the premade tart shells need to be cooked?!? I recently tried a similar recipes and someone asked why the tarts were not cooked?!? Whats the usual?!
Ashley-
It would depend on the brand, just follow the package directions. I hope this helps.
-Jamie
Ashley-
Yes, the tarts were store-bought – they are shortbread in texture, almost like a cookie and no, they do not need to be baked.
-Jamie
Somebody else used your second image in a food photography group as her own and then someone else mentioned your link saying that picture belongs to YOU. So I had to visit your blog just to see who the talented blogger is. And it was worth my time :)
I will keep coming back here. Such adorable pictures! It’s like a treasure-cove :)
Nusrat-
Thanks so much! I’m glad you stopped by!
-Jamie
AWESOME recipe! I never would have considered the microwave!! The lemon curd is delicious!!!
Thanks for visiting Belinda!
-Jamie
It would be nice if you had the recipe from scratch, since not all of your readers are from the US, so its hard to find premade products.
Lou-
I provide readers with a variety of scratch recipe as well as simple recipes that utilize a few shortcuts. You can easily replicate this recipe with homemade tart shells and homemade meringue. I provide a link in the bottom of the recipe print box to an exceptional homemade meringue. Thanks for stopping by!
-Jamie
I would love to know the # of the star tip you used. These are very sweet.
Paula-
I don’t remember exactly which tip, I just remember it was a star. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
-Jamie
Very nice recipes,indeed!!!
How will these hold up if frozen for future snacks. I live alone so love single servings
Bobbie, I’m not really sure because I never froze them. I’m sure it would work out okay, but I’d love to know if you try it.
– Jamie
These are so cute. I love lemon! :)
Oh I fell in love! These are so cute! I found your post on Pinterest, where I’m a new follower. Thanks for sharing these little gems!
Leslie-
Thanks so much for stopping by!
-Jamie