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Lemon Meringue Cups

Marla Hingley
Instead of meringue (and a bake-free option) top with whipped cream instead once the lemon filling has cooled.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 16 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 31 mins
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Graham Crust

  • 1 ¼ cups GF graham crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar or less to taste
  • Pinch salt

Meringue

  • 3 egg whites
  • Pinch cream of tartar
  • 1-3 Tbsp superfine sugar to taste

Instructions
 

  • Depending on what type of (oven-proof) cups or dishes using, spoon enough of the graham crumbs into each to the depth of about 1-2”, and lightly tamp down the crumbs using a tart forming tool, your fingers or the base of a shot glass. Since you’ll be using a spoon to eat these, if the crust is pressed down too firmly it will make it hard to dig out.
  • Prepare either filling as directed, then spoon the hot filling over each crust, to about a depth of 2-3” (or whatever you like – there is no wrong way to make this!).
  • Beat egg whites until frothy in a large bowl then slowly add sugar until you reach your desired sweetness, and semi-firm peaks have formed. Start by spreading a thin layer of meringue over the filling, ensuring that there are no air pockets (as this can promote weeping), then top with as much meringue as you like. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes or until tips of meringue become lightly golden. Let sit and room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For canning (Mason) jars, because they are not made of tempered glass and can shatter with sudden temperature changes, you must set them in a hot water bath when used in the oven: Place Mason jars in a tall-sided roasting pan or baking dish and fill with hot water until the water level comes half way up the jars. Once the meringue is lightly golden, remove and let cool on a wire rack in a draft free spot.
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