Mini Lemon Delight Bites
Super quick and easy lemon dessert ready in under 10 minutes!
Lemon meringue pie is a classic dessert pie that combines sweet, tart, and fluffy textures. Here’s a breakdown of its key elements:
Crust: Traditionally made with a flaky pastry crust, but variations can use graham cracker crumbs, cookie dough, or even bread
Filling: The heart of the pie is a tart and creamy lemon curd.
Meringue Topping: A light and airy meringue made from whipped egg whites This is often piped onto the pie filling and then browned under a broiler or with a kitchen torch for a delightful caramelized finish.
The combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet and fluffy meringue creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures that has made lemon meringue pie a beloved dessert for many generations.
How many calories are in Lemon Meringue Pies?
each serving (1 mini pie) has around 32 calories. However, it’s important to consider that this is an estimate and the actual calorie count could vary depending on a few factors:
Bread: The calorie content of the bread can vary depending on the brand and type. Whole wheat bread generally has more calories than white bread, but the recipe uses a thin layer of bread so the impact shouldn’t be significant.
Lemon curd: Store-bought lemon curd tends to have more sugar and calories than homemade versions. If you use store-bought curd, check the nutrition label for the exact calorie count.
Meringue topping: If you make the meringue topping from scratch, the calorie count will depend on the type of sweetener used. Sugar alternatives tend to have fewer calories than granulated sugar.
Here’s a breakdown of the estimated calorie contribution from each component:
Bread crust (whole wheat): Minimal (around 10 calories per serving)
Lemon curd: 12-15 calories per teaspoon (depending on the recipe)
Meringue topping: Around 5 calories per mini meringue (made with sugar substitute)
If you use store-bought lemon curd and make the meringue topping with sugar, the total calorie count per serving could be closer to 40-45 calories.
About Time:
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yields: 12 servings