Whether you are empty nesters, like us, or you only have a couple of people to cook for; "recipes for two" are great!! Not only do they eliminate the temptation for 2nd third helpings, but they are excellent for those times when you don't feel like eating the same full size dessert all week!! This recipe makes two perfect (single serving size) lemon meringue pies, one of picky-picky husbands favorites.
CRUST1/3 cup all purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cold shortening (I use butter flavored)1 tablespoon cold butter1/2 teaspoon white sugar1 tablespoon cold waterMix all of the dry ingredients in a small bowl; cut the cold shortening and butter into the dry ingredients until it is about "half of a pea" size. Stir in the cold water and mix into a ball (don't over work). Divide dough in half.Any small oven proof dish will work for these little pies; I used my 10 ounce Pyrex custard cups. Press the dough into the bottom and about half way up the sides of the custard cup. You can roll out the dough if you like, but I find it easier to just press the dough into place. Bake in preheated 425 oven for about 10 minutes or until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside.LEMON FILLING1/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon corn starch1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold water1 egg yolk, lightly beaten with fork (save the egg white)2 tablespoons FRESH lemon juice1 tablespoon butterIn a small, heavy bottom, saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt; whisk in the cold water, until it is smooth. Cook (stirring) on medium heat until thick and bubbly, then reduce heat and cook (and stir) for 2 minutes.Slowly drizzle about half of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolk (whisking like crazy as you drizzle, so you don't get scrambled eggs). Once well whisked, put it all back into the saucepan and cook 2 more minutes at a gentle boil.Remove from heat and add butter and lemon juice; mix thoroughly and pour into baked pie shells.MERINGUE1 egg white1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractUsing a GLASS bowl (never use plastic when whipping egg whites) and beaters that are totally free from any grease or oil; beat egg white and cream of tartar until you get soft peaks. Sprinkle in the vanilla and sugar (while the mixer is still running) and continue beating until you get stiff peaks.Spread meringue onto hot filling. Put back into a preheated 350 oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the peaks of the meringue are golden.After the meringue is cooked, let these little pies sit at room temperature for about an hour then chill them for at least 2 hours before serving. Once they are chilled, you can lift the pies out of their baking dish for a prettier presentation.SEE VIDEO TUTORIAL >>
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