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Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie combines a pre-baked pie crust filled with a tangy lemon custard topped by a fluffy, lightly browned meringue. The filling is cooked on the stovetop with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and egg yolks, yielding a silky texture that balances sweet and tart. The meringue adds a soft, airy contrast that browns gently in the oven.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
401 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust pre-baked
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cups cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon grated peel
- 4 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup lemon juice
FOR THE MERINGUE:
- 5-6 egg at room temperature, white
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- 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.
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Meringue Topping:
- In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in 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
- Use a fork to prick holes in the pie crust before baking to prevent bubbling.
- Apply pie weights or dried beans on the crust during baking for a flat base.
- Press or crimp the edges to finish the crust neatly before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
237mg
(10%)
Potassium
92mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.