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Lemon Meringue Pie
Treat your party guests to one of the most luxurious lemon desserts out there—a creamy, dreamy Lemon Meringue Pie.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
1371 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 5 egg large yolks
- 1 inch pie crust prebaked
- 4 egg large, whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in a spoonful of the hot sugar mixture to temper the yolks. Whisk the tempered yolks into the saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly, until thick. Pour filling into the baked pie shell.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with electric mixers until frothy. Add cream of tartar.
- Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, a spoonful at a time, until fully incorporated. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue onto the hot lemon filling, ensuring it touches the edges of the crust to seal. Create decorative peaks with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325° F for 15-25 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1371kcal
(69%)
Carbohydrates
161g
(54%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
72g
(111%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
1157mg
(48%)
Potassium
304mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1371kcal | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | 161g | 54% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1157mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.