Mini Meyer Lemon Pies. Simple Meyer lemon curd recipe poured into mini pie shells and topped with real whipping cream.
Have I told you how much I love Meyer Lemons?
I do…
I really, really do…
They are natures little miracle.
I realize that’s pushing the envelope a bit, but seriously have you ever tried them?
Like nature’s candy.
Sweet yet tart, I’m not even sure how that’s possible, but it’s totally true when it comes to meyer lemons.
I was on a meyer lemon kick awhile ago, then it crossed over into a serious obsession. I found a couple of bags in Toronto while visiting Izz from Crumb. Then hubs picked up a couple of bags on his way home from being out-of-town. Then hubs found 3 more bags at a local market in the city. He’s feeding my obsession. Never a good thing.
It did however fit right in with this week’s Sunday Supper theme, which is Citrus. I love all things citrus. Honestly I can scarf three oranges during a flick. Some people scarf popcorn, Kim scarfs oranges, one right after another. I love satsumas, the ultimate orange in my book. But honestly I’ll eat any orange. Or use any type of lemon in a recipe. I love grapefruit too, although I don’t eat them that often. I tend to think of grapefruit as a morning thing, and you all know me and breakfast don’t get along very well. Unless there’s Mini Meyer Lemon Pies in the house. Then it’s dessert for breakfast for days. Or until the Meyer Lemon Pies are all gone. It’s how I roll.
Simple Meyer lemon curd recipe poured into mini pie shells and topped with real whipping cream.
- 5 large egg yolks
- Zest and juice of 4 meyer lemons
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1/2 cup butter cut into small pieces
- 12 pre-packaged mini pie shells cooked according to directions (you can make your own but I was lazy this weekend)
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
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In a large saucepan, combine the ingredients and cook over a medium low heat.
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Cook until the mixture starts to boil (not a hard boil, go easy so you don't burn it), then continue to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, whisking constantly as the mixture thickens.
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Once the mixture can coat the back of the spoon, remove from heat, continue to whisk to make sure the mixture is smooth.
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Strain the curd into a bowl or glass jar.
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Pour into prepared mini pie shells.
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Pop in the fridge to allow the curd to set up.
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Top with whipping cream. (I hate meringue)
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Serve with a big old Meyer Lemon smile!
Curd Recipe Source: BakeWise Cookbook by Shirley O. Corriher. The recipe recommends using a double boiler. I tried the double boiler method and felt like it wasn't cooking the curd enough, the sugar was not dissolving, and it took a long time to thicken. So I took my chances and did the curd right on direct heat. If you are new to baking I would say try the double boiler method, it just takes longer (appr. 30 mins) to have the water boil, the curd cook, and the curd to thicken. If you feel pretty comfortable in the kitchen try the direct heat method. It's my personal preference. Curd can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Regular lemons can be used as a substitute in this recipe!
Make sure you stop by all the Sunday Supper crew’s posts to see what they whipped up for you. You will love every single recipe.
Better with Citrus Breakfasts:
- Orange Ricotta Pancakes from Gotta Get Baked
Big On Citrus Breads & Condiments:
- Honey Lime Dressing from Ruffles & Truffles
- Lemon Poppyseed Sweet Bread from Food Lust People Love
- Meyer Lemon Pistachio Loaf from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Moroccan Preserved Lemons from MarocMama
Make You Pucker Salads, Sides, & Main Dishes:
- Ceviche from Cookistry
- Cilantro Lime Rice from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Citrus Ginger Chicken from Kudos Kitchen
- Easy Indian Lemon Chicken from Soni’s Food
- Grilled Orange & Lime Chicken Thighs from Big Bear’s Wife
- Meyer Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus with Brown Rice from Daily Dish Recipes
- Orange Chicken from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Red Cabbage and Red Pepper Salad with Citrus Dressing from Family Foodie
- Seared Cod with Grapefruit Fennel Slaw from Magnolia Days
- Tangy Lemon Rice with Grated Mango & Roasted Cashew from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Sour Citrusy Sweets & Desserts:
- Blood Orange Sorbet from My Cute Bride
- Broiled Oranges with Toasted Coconut from Neighborfood
- Clementine Curd from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Dairyfree Key Lime Meringue Bliss from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Fresh Lemon Mousse from Comfy Cuisine
- Frozen Lemon Dessert from Gourmet Drizzles
- Gluten Free Orange Pound Cake from Simply Gourmet
- Honey and Lemon Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Key Lime Biscotti from Juanita’s Cocina
- Key Lime Cheesecake from Flour on My Face
- Key Lime Cookie Bars from Supper for a Steal
- Key Lime Truffles from What Smells So Good?
- Lemon Blueberry Polenta Cake from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Lemon Coconut Cinnamon Rolls from Chocolate Moosey
- Lemon Cookies from Basic N Delicious
- Lemon Cream Pie Push Pops from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Lemon Ricotta Cake from The Urban Mrs.
- Meyer Lemon Snack Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Mini Orange Cream & Lemon Cream Scones from The Foodie Army Wife
- No-Bake Lemon Cheese Cakes w/Blueberry-Lemon Sauce from Momma’s Meals
- Olive Oil Cake with Orange Marmalade from Hip Foodie Mom
- Omiyage California Citrus Cake from Ninja Baking
- Orange Cake with Orange Syrup from The Lovely Pantry
- Pink Grapefruit Pie from In the Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene
- Pink Lemonade Pound Cake from In the Kitchen with KP
- Sugar-Free Lemon Meringue Pie from Webicurean
- Tarte au Citron from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Sour Sips & Drinks:
- {DIY} Arancello and Limoncello from girlichef
- Orange Creamsicle Smoothies from Mama.Mommy.Mom
Hoppy Easter Everyone!
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Happy Easter! Your Mini Meyer Lemon Pies are so cute!!! I have never made lemon curd and you make it sound easy! I think I may try it today! Thank you for sharing!
Kim Bee says
Happy Easter to you too Jennifer. Hope you had a lovely day.
Thanks so much. It’s super easy. You just have to whisk your little heart out. And watch the heat. So good and worth the effort.
Debra says
I’m with you. Love Meyer lemons. Even have a tree….Can’t get the blessed thing to produce….Have only harvested three in three years….Must remedy that and must make this curd!
Kim Bee says
How old is it Debra? They don’t produce fruit until about year 7 I think. I want a mini one. Would love to have my own lemon tree.
Debra says
It is about 4-5 years old, but I swear we have gotten three lemons off it before. (But, come to think of it, that might have been another tree that I killed!) 🙂
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Since they’re mini, I can eat four, right?
Kim Bee says
Or eight. Aim high woman!!
movita beaucoup says
First, those pies look amazing.
Second, my world revolves around meringue. So… we might have a problem.
Kim Bee says
Thanks lady.
Lol, you and hubs too. He loves it. Sometimes I make it and sometimes I don’t. This time I was all about me. Cuz you know, it should always be all about me.
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
These are soo adorable and sunny, perfect for Easter brunch or for any Spring dessert. It screams “happy” 🙂
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Kammie. I love lemon, makes me happy too.
[email protected] says
I don’t know what it is about mini food, but I love all things served in small individual portions. Your pies look fantastic!
Kim Bee says
Me too, I love tiny food. Just makes me so happy. Thanks so much Sherron.
[email protected] says
I love lemon so you know I’d love these! I’m a real citrus freak too. I never use a double boiler any more – it takes way too long. I just lift the pot off the stove from time to time if things get to hot (in an extreme case you can dip it some cold water to cool things off in a hurry). Good to see the return of the Meyer lemons. 😉 And good stuff – thanks.
Kim Bee says
Thanks John. I know right, I tried the double boiler method and it just drove me mad. I’m not super patient. Love the cold water tip. You smart dude you!
It’s going to meyer madness soon. I cannot wait. Love cooking and baking with them.
DB-The Foodie Stuntman says
I knew you wouldn’t miss this week’s #SundaySupper theme. Sounds like you have several enablers feeding your meyer lemon addiction. Will we need an intervention soon? hahaha.
Happy Easter!
Kim Bee says
Lol, I would never miss a citrus event. You know me well. I have a serious enabler here, hubs is awesome at finding them cuz they are super hard to find here.
Hello my name is Kim and I’m addicted to meyer lemons. Lol.
Hoppy Easter!
Renee says
Wow Kim! What pretty little pies. I really do need to make meyer lemon curd. It’s something I haven’t tackled yet. (Well, any curd for that matter).
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Renee. You must make some. It’s so yummy. I double batched so I could whip up something else this week. It’s like a sickness at this point. Lol!
Amanda @ Marocmama says
So adorable! I could eat that jar of lemon curd alone haha
Kim Bee says
Thank you. I know right. I was tempted to just grab a spoon and have the extra for breakfast.
Diana @GourmetDrizzles says
These are perfection! And love that your husband brought you even more- how sweet! Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Diana. He is so good at finding them. Everywhere I check they are out. He seems to have the knack. Thanks for visiting.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
That filling looks breathtaking Kim! I wish I could find meyer lemons easily. Have a great sunday!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Paula. They are super hard to come by. My hubs seems to have the knack. We scoured like 8 stores before he found more. He works out of town and they seem a tad easier to find there. Maybe once every 2 or 4 visits to the store. So when we see them we buy hordes, it’s crazy. I have one bag left and trying to find a few more before they are gone. Lol!
Conni @FoodieArmyWife says
Mmmm, I would love one of these little pies! Please and thank you! 🙂
Kim Bee says
I’ll save you a few. Or make a fresh batch when you visit. Hope you had a good holiday weekend.
Sarah says
Adorable! I’d eat 5 or 6 though 😉
Kim Bee says
Thanks. You would do better than me. I may or may not have eaten 8. Top secret info!
Dionne Baldwin says
These little pies are not only adorable but they really are tempting me right now. I have a half case of lemons needing to be used and I cannot decide what to do with them! This lemon curd sounds appealing because I can imagine the creamy texture and the tart lemon with the sweetness of the sugar.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Dionne. I keep seeing cases at Costco, always regular lemons. I wish they’d get cases of meyers for me though, lol. This is a lovely curd recipe. Just love the stuff. So yummy. Hope you guys had a wonderful holiday weekend.
Bam's Kitchen says
This is such a fun little round up as I love lemon desserts. Your little Meyer lemon pies are adorable and I agree these could be the breakfast of champions, well until they are all gone. Have a super weekend.
Kim Bee says
Thank you. I just love lemon recipes, any citrus really. I am telling you it would make an ideal breakfast. Hope you had a lovely holiday weekend.
Liz says
What gorgeous mini pies….I could just keep on popping these in my mouth till they’re gone! I haven’t done a thing with meyer lemons this year….better get a move on. Happy Easter!!!! xx
[email protected] is How I Cook says
Simple and beautiful. The best things come in small packages.
Choc Chip Uru says
I think I may be catching your Meyer lemon obsession my friend, these look too good to resist 🙂
Happy Easter!
Choc Chip Uru
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Meyer lemons are so hard to come over in my neck of woods. I can see myself baking this delicious mini pies as soon as I get some. Fingers crossed 🙂
Soni says
Love these mini pies but I never seem to find meyer lemons in my local stores 🙁 Looks like I’m really missing out!Your filling looks and sounds amazing!
Stacy says
Those are precious! And I mean that in the best way. I saw Meyer lemons just once at a grocery store here in Dubai but I couldn’t bring myself to pay the ridiculous price, so I held the small bag for a few tender moments and put it back. Someday I will have them and someday I will make this!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
Something about individual desserts that just makes me a happy girl! The fact that they are lemon (my fav!) even better! Great job!
EA-The Spicy RD says
Fabulous mini meyer lemon pies! I am a huge fan too, and have my own tree 🙂 Love satsumas too, and pretty much any citrus as well. Can’t wait to make these!
Suzanne Perazzini says
I am a big fan of lemon curd and love the sweet tartness too. Any lemon tarts are okay by me!
Bea says
These are so beautiful, Kim. Just gorgeous – I wish that one would pop out onto my table through the screen 🙂
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
Another great idea to do with my home made curd. I seriously need to make another batch
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Heavenly. I LOVE this stuff and who doesn’t like dessert you can walk around with?
Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says
Those are the perfect little mini pies. I love meyer lemons too but I have such a hard time finding them around here.
Ramona says
Another awesome mini treat!! I love lemon anything. 🙂
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Ok, I NEED to find a meyer lemon! I’ve never had one before – crazy, right?! I love citrus – I eat an orange everyday and I always have at least ten lemons in my fridge. You never know when the mood strikes to make lemon curd or cake or muffins or cookies or bars…the list is endless! These little pies look incredibly delicious, Kim. I would’ve used pre-made tart shells too – as IF I could ever make them that perfectly! I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend!
Anne @ Webicurean says
These look delicious! I feel as if they’d be a perfect dessert with afternoon tea! I’ve been on a citrus kick too, but my obsession is blood oranges–I’m not a big citrus fan, so I can’t believe how good they are!
Sunithi says
Looks and sounds yummy ! Love that these are mini pies so you can just indulge in one 🙂 The flavor sounds amazing !
Meghan says
That’s not pushing it at all, they are nature’s little miracle! Ha, meyer lemons are the best & meyer lemon curd is even better 🙂 These mini pies are adorable, Kim!