Little Lemon Meringue Pies Recipe

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Little Lemon Meringue Pies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp shortening
  • 1 tbsp butter, cold
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water, cold
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 5-in. circle. Transfer to two 10-oz. custard cups. Press dough 1-1/8 inches up sides of cups. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in cold water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
  3. Stir half of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and butter.
  4. Pour into pastry shells. In a small bowl, beat egg white and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Then gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 400.76 Kcal (1678 kJ)
Calories from fat 182.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.31g 31%
Cholesterol 112.37mg 37%
Sodium 365.32mg 15%
Potassium 131.35mg 3%
Total Carbs 48.69g 16%
Sugars 27.87g 111%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 6.88g 14%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 27.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 211.52 Kcal (886 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.72g 31%
Cholesterol 59.31mg 37%
Sodium 192.81mg 15%
Potassium 69.33mg 3%
Total Carbs 25.7g 16%
Sugars 14.71g 111%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 3%
Protein 3.63g 14%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 14.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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