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Mini Meyer Lemon Pies

Simple Meyer lemon curd recipe poured into mini pie shells and topped with real whipping cream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 327kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 large egg yolks
  • Zest and juice of 4 meyer lemons
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • ½ 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)

For the Whipping Cream:

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the ingredients and cook over a medium low heat.
  • 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.
  • Once the mixture can coat the back of the spoon, remove from heat, continue to whisk to make sure the mixture is smooth.
  • Strain the curd into a bowl or glass jar.
  • Pour into prepared mini pie shells.
  • Pop in the fridge to allow the curd to set up.
  • Top with whipping cream. (I hate meringue)
  • Serve with a big old Meyer Lemon smile!

To make the whipping cream, pop your bowl, whisk and measuring cup in the freezer for about 15 to 30 minutes, remove, then pour ingredients into the cold mixing bowl, and whip on low until combined then turn on high and mix until fluffy.

    Notes

    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!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.5mg