Mini Blood Orange Meringue Pies

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count)
  • 3/4 cup blood orange juice or red orange juice
  • 1 blood orange, pulp removed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • pinch salt

Steps

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Press pie crust rounds into a muffin tin. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine blood orange juice, freshly squeezed blood orange juice, 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and 1 egg and two of the yolks in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 45-second bursts, whisking between each set, until the filling has set up.
  • 3
    Remove pie crusts and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon thickened filling into the center of each crust.
  • 4
    Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
  • 5
    In a stand mixer, beat the two remaining egg whites together until stiff peaks form. Add Cream of Tartar and remaining 1/4-cup of sugar. Whip just until a silky meringue forms.
  • 6
    Spoon meringue atop each blood orange pie. Place in preheated oven and bake 8-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown and cooked through. Remove and cool before serving.

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