Lemon Meringue Pie
A classic dessert featuring a tangy lemon filling topped with sweet meringue, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in 1 cup of water.
- Cook this mixture over medium heat until it becomes thick and bubbly.
- Take a small amount of the hot mixture and stir it into the beaten egg yolks. Then, return this back to the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour this lemon filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Add fresh lemon slices or berries for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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