Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups are the perfect dessert for my lemon lovers out there!
Sugar cookie cups pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling in these sweet little Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups! I use a store bought sugar cookie dough for convenience but homemade sugar cookie dough will also work. The lemon curd filling is made in the microwave and is going to be your new favorite thing – promise. As one reviewer said, “It would make an old shoe taste good!” I love these delightful little cups for parties and entertaining. They are so pretty and an absolute crowd pleaser.
There is nothing I love more than a lemon dessert. There is something absolutely magical about the combination of sweet and tart that makes lemon desserts extra special. These cookie cups are made with just 5 ingredients including sugar cookie dough. I made my own homemade lemon curd but store bought lemon curd will work just as well.
I made a simple meringue topping that really sells the lemon meringue pie aspect of these cookie cups. By the way, if you love lemon meringue pie, you’re going to go crazy for these cookies. There is not pie crust on earth that beats this sugar cookie crust!
Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups! Now you guys didn’t think I just made up that microwave lemon curd the other day just so I could sit there and lick the spoon did ya? (I only did that a few times…) No! I made up these pretty little cookie cups aaand then licked my fingers to make sure I got all that amazing lemon curd off of them! (I happen to be a HUGE LOVER of all things lemon – I hope you are too!)
These babies are the best thing I’ve made this year. Hands down. And that’s not the citrus binger talking either.
To make these sweet treats, you’re going to need a mini muffin pan – don’t worry, you’ll find yourself using it again and again for all sorts of fun goodies!
More Lemon Recipes
- Lemon Bars
- Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
- No Bake Lemon Pie
- Lemon Curd
- Lemon Cookies (also known as Lemon Whippersnaps)
How To Make Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups
Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 roll
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lemon curd make your own in the microwave!
- 2 egg whites
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Liberally coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cookie dough and all purpose flour. Knead together until well blended.
- Shape dough into one inch balls. Press cookie dough in bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, forming cup shape.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least ten minutes before gently twisting to remove from pan. Place on rack and let cool completely.
- Whip egg whites in a mixer bowl until foamy. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Spoon lemon curd into cups. (If necessary, press the center of the cups down with your thumb before spooning in curd to create more space.)
- Drop one tablespoon of meringue on top of the curd in each cup.
- Place cups on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and place under the broiler just until tips of meringue start to show color. Remove immediately. (Watch these constantly. My broiler took 15 seconds to brown the meringue.)
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving or store in refrigerator until ready.
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More fun recipes that would be perfect for a baby shower:
Fruit Basket Mini Sugar Cookie Pizzas
Raspberry Marshmallow Fruit Dip
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cathy says
Made these for Easter and they were a hit. So easy to make and they were adorable on the dessert buffet. I love the use of lemon curd in them. I will be making these a lot this spring/summer when going to a party, as I know they will be a huge hit. thanks for sharing the recipe
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So happy you enjoyed the recipe Cathy! It’s a new favorite for us 🙂
Kathy Cadioui says
WOW ! love the lemon meringue cookies and curd recipes…..
also LOVE that your site has printable with no foolin’ around recipes… i hate when i find something i want to print and then have to spend a half hour figuring out HOW and where to print it….. Thank you so much for sharing and making it EASY to print…. <3 God Bless you 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so welcome Kathy! Thanks for stopping by!
Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com says
These look amazing! I would love for you to share this at my T.G.I.F. Linky Party 🙂
Kara says
I love lemon recipes, and these look delish! Pinning them so I can make them next time I have lemons on hand! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too Kara! Thank you for the pin!
Sandy says
My husband and daughter love lemon meringue pie (I hate making pie crust) but these are so easy so I gave them a try for Valentine’s Day. They tasted wonderful and were a big hit. Thanks for the recipe It will be well used at my house!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So happy to hear that Sandy! Thank you!
WhatJessicaBakedNext..l says
These sound and look absolutely divine! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Jessica!
Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden says
I’ve featured this recipe on my blog, hoping that you don’t mind, but if you do, please contact me and I’ll remove it. All the best.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s wonderful! Thank you Vera!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
OMGoodness, Trish! 🙂 I just love these! And so easy to make too- perfect for a baby shower! 😉
Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week- pinned & sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Carrie!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I love anything citrus this time of the year and these cookie cups are so cute for a baby shower!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Roxana!
Anna says
All I can say is AMAZING! First time to ever make lemon curd and meringue!! So easy! Perfect size for that little taste of heaven. Lol. Since I saw this recipe a couple of days ago I was hooked to wanting to try this recipe!! Thanks Trisha for sharing your recipe!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so welcome Anna! I’m so happy you gave it a try 🙂 I need to make up another batch this weekend – sooo good!
Julia says
These are just adorable! My kids would flip for them, and so would I! Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I bet they love these bars Julia! They’re nice and soft which is how my kids like ’em 🙂 Thanks for the pin!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Now that is a cookie cup for sure!!! I love this fun pie twist using the cookie base! Lemon meringue has always been a favorite of mine!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Mine too! Thanks Jocelyn!
Kathy says
Oh I love lemon curd! These look perfect for a baby shower!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Kathy!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
I should have known there would be more lemony treats coming! These are so adorable, Trish! I love all that gooey lemon curd, and the fluffy meringue too!