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Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

This Lemon Meringue Pie features a tart lemon filling topped with a fluffy meringue, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 401 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • saucepot
  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients
  

Pie Filling

  • 1 pie crust pre-baked
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cups cornstarch
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 2.25 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 cups lemon juice

Meringue Topping

  • 5-6 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.5 cups sugar

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium-sized saucepot, bring sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, and lemon peel to a boil, stirring constantly. The secret to a silky smooth pie is stir stir stir!
  • Remove from heat and mix in with wire whip 4 egg yolks. Return to heat for 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons butter, then ½ cup lemon juice.
  • Pour into pie crust and cool.

Meringue Topping

  • In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until foamy. Gradually add ½ cup sugar beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Top pie with meringue. Using the back of a spoon, press lightly into the meringue and pull up to form little peaks.
  • Bake at 325 about 10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
  • Chill until set.

Notes

For best results, cool the pie completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dessert, lemon meringue pie, lemon pie, meringue, sweet, tart
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